Established in 2009, Ottawa Dialogue is a university-based organization that brings together research and action in the field of dialogue and mediation. Guided by the needs of the parties in conflict, Ottawa Dialogue develops and carries out quiet and long-term, dialogue-driven initiatives around the world. We create forums where parties can explore difficult issues in an analytical, problem-solving way to develop new paths forward. We then work with our partners to transfer these ideas to places where they can make a difference.

As a complement to its field work, Ottawa Dialogue pursues a rich research agenda focused on conflict analysis, third party dialogue-based interventions, and best practices relating to “Track Two Diplomacy”.

The interplay between our research and insights from the field help us refine our approach to facilitation and dialogue, challenge assumptions, and generate innovative ideas.

Website : University of Ottawa – Ottawa Dialogue

Projects And Outputs

NGOs Mediating Peace – Book Launch at the Knowledge Marketplace 2023

NGOs Mediating Peace: Promoting Inclusion in Myanmar’s Nationwide Ceasefire Negotiations. This book is being launched as part pf the K4DM Knowledge...
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Call for Papers – Rebuilding Prospects for Peace in Post-Coup Myanmar

Call for Papers – Rebuilding Prospects for Peace in Post-Coup Myanmar

Call for Papers | Rebuilding Prospects for Peace: Gender, Civil Society and Informal Peace Spaces in Post-Coup Myanmar. Ottawa Dialogue
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Are NGO Mediators the Future of Peacemaking?

Can informal actors such as NGOs mediate peace agreements? If so, how does it work and what are the consequences...
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Tea and a quiet word: How women influence peace talks in Myanmar

Women are crucial to Myanmar’s peace in advocating for women’s protection and inter-ethnic cooperation in the country. Photo by Pyae...
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Initiative nurtures new generation of actors for an inclusive Myanmar

Initiative nurtures new generation of actors for an inclusive Myanmar

IDRC Initiative nurtures new generation of actors for an inclusive MyanmarNovember 23, 2022 Article from IDRC webpage (version française) Four...
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Engaging civil society to rebuild peace prospects – Canada-Myanmar IDRC Research Fellowship 

More than 100 displaced Myanmar scholars, policymakers, think tanks researchers, Rohingya leaders and civil society members will access in-depth training,...
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The Publication of the MIPS “Annual Peace & Security Review 2021” and Follow-up Track Two Dialogue Initiative

The 2021 Annual Peace and Security Review will continue to set the bar for a locally led, open data gathering...
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