As the conference drew to a close, the delegates from USAID and USIP departed with a sense of fulfillment, having witnessed firsthand the power of collective engagement and intellectual exchange. The Centre for Critical Peace Studies had succeeded in creating a platform where visions aligned, ideas converged, and the spark of positive change was ignited. The glimpses from the arrival of the USAID and USIP delegations on this momentous occasion were not just fleeting snapshots; they were emblematic of a larger narrative – a narrative of unity, hope, and the unwavering belief that through shared efforts, a more peaceful and just world could be realized.
