On behalf of the Somali Association for Peace and Democracy (SAPD), we are pleased to announce a new forum on the Internet focusing on Somalia. This forum is sponsored by the Institute for Global Communication Network (IGC). The main purpose of this forum is to facilitate a discussion on the restoration and /or creation of Somali CIVIL SOCIETY. Our aim is to bring together, through cyberspace technology, NGO's/PVOs, academic community, humanitarian and development organizations and individuals involved in the Somalia affairs to exchange ideas, information, and news. And also to address, constructively, issues including but not limited to conflict resolution, promotion of peace and democracy, community participation and restoration of law and order in Somalia. We also hope that this forum will foster a fruitful atmosphere which will lead to action through publication, organization and impelementation of ideas. If you would like to join the forum for this important undertaking, there are two options available for you: (1) To subscribe the SAPD-Somalia mailing list, send an e-mail to Majordomo@igc.apc.org In the body of your message, please type: subscribe sapd-somalia *brackets are optional* After you join the mailing list you will need to send your postings to: sapd-somalia@igc.apc.org (2) If you have access to the Institute for Global Communication Network (IGC), then you can tune in to the Conferences section where you can find us under "africa.sapd". Note that the mailing list is connected to the conference, so your posting will also reach those who subscribe to sapd-somalia list. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have any question regarding the technical aspect of this forum, please contact me at "smohamed@is.dal.ca" , or Abdi Wardere at "awardere@igc.apc.org" regarding the SAPD in gerneral. Peace, Shirwa Mohamed (facilitator and list maintainer) smohamed@is.dal.ca ----------------------------------------------------------------------------