Mediation Works When Conflict Situation Is Ripe

Nepal’s peace process that finally led to ending of the decade-long armed conflict during the previous decade was more or less a home-grown exercise though support for this was provided by different national and international agencies over the years. It can be said that the commitment of political leaders, the civil society activists and ordinary citizens who protested on the streets, lobbied and worked to implement a vision of peace, democracy and freedom was instrumental consequently to secure the positive outcome. Nepal Transition to Peace (NTTP) played a major behind-the-scenes role in supporting and hosting informal dialogues among Nepali stakeholders. According to a report, late Padma Ratna Tuladhar, Daman Nath Dhunghana, NTTP’s Nepali staff and international advisers, led by the Peace Appeal’s Hannes Siebert, provided a steady chorus of advice and facilitation services.