Contents

1. Introduction by Mr. W.R. Beelaerts van Blokland
   
2. Opening remarks by Mrs. Wieteke Beernink
   
3. Keynote speech by Mr. Fernando Pacheco
   The role of civil society and the media in the current socio-political context in Angola and the role of NGOs in peace building
   
4. Keynote speech by Rev. Daniel Ntoni Nzinga
   Previous initiatives to bring peace to Angola, "lessons learnt" and recommendations for the future
   
5. Questions and answers [1]
   
6. Two accounts on civil society and peace building:
   • The role of the independent trade unions by Mrs Ana Garcia
   • The role of the churches and church-based NGOs by Rev. Octávio Fernando
7. Questions and answers [2]
   
8. Working group A: Civil society participation in peace building in Angola'
   
9. Working group B: The future role of a new UN mission in Angola
   
10. Working group C: Trade and financial aspects of the war in Angola
    
11. Summary and plenary discussion
    
12. Conclusions and recommendations by Mr. Peter Hermes