{"id":2787,"date":"2024-12-09T15:58:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africansforthehorn.org\/?p=2787"},"modified":"2024-12-09T15:59:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:59:11","slug":"an-x-space-discussion-on-fostering-a-collective-vision-for-statehood-in-south-sudan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africansforthehorn.org\/an-x-space-discussion-on-fostering-a-collective-vision-for-statehood-in-south-sudan\/","title":{"rendered":"An X-Space Discussion on Fostering a Collective Vision for Statehood in South Sudan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
African Leadership Centre (ALC) \u2013 South Sudan Working Group (SSWG) <\/strong>in partnership with Africans for the Horn of Africa Initiative (Af4HA)<\/strong> are pleased to invite you to an X-Space conversation<\/strong> to discuss possible pathways for statehood in South Sudan that reflect the aspirations of the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TITLE<\/strong>: A Discussion on Fostering a Collective Vision for Statehood in South Sudan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n DATE<\/strong>: Tuesday, 10 December 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TIME<\/strong>: 6:00 pm CAT\/7:00 pm EAT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n VENUE<\/strong>: X (formerly twitter)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n OVERVIEW<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A critical examination of liberal peacebuilding in South Sudan reveals that the top-down approach, though well-intentioned, has fallen short of securing sustainable peace and stability. This shortcoming underscores the need for a recalibration that acknowledges the complexities of South Sudan\u2019s sociopolitical fabric. Such a recalibration is particularly crucial at this moment of another 24-month transitional period extension and as the pursuit of peace, security, democracy, and justice have become a set of competing priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The X space<\/strong> seeks bring together multi-dimensional knowledge(s) and discuss possible pathways for statehood in South Sudan that reflect the aspirations of the people. The discussion will delve into the questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the predominant vision of statehood among South Sudanese? What alternative pathways to legitimate governance can be pursued to achieve sustainable peace in South Sudan?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Speakers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hon. Lona James Elia<\/strong> – Deputy Chair – Political Parties Council<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mr. Wani Michael<\/strong> \u2013 Former member \u2013 National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Ayak Achol<\/strong> \u2013 Peace Process Support Advisor \u2013 Inclusive Peace<\/p>\n\n\n\n