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and the civil society in relation to policy issues; shared information, such as that gained while monitoring peace and human rights organizations and analysing LTTE strategy in relation to the peace process, with the political leadership and other divisions of SCOPP; and compiled into reports expert knowledge gained through terrorism research initiatives conducted by government agencies.
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incidents; served as the link between the general public and civil society, political initiatives, and the government through awareness and educational programs on peace building and reconciliation; served as coordinator for government agencies, the security sector, ministries, the diplomatic sphere,
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National Advisory Council on Peace and
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Communications Department were: to monitor and coordinate with local and foreign media organizations in dispersing information about the peace process; guide and assist non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) in
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Reconciliation, coordinate with local and international organizations on matters pertaining to the peace process, monitor the free movement of people and goods to and from uncleared areas, and communicate information about the peace process to media organizations and the public.
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to allegations of government violations of the CFA; preparing reports based on the SLMM monthly statistics on ceasefire violations; and coordinating with relevant ministries, civil society groups, and government local monitors to the SLMM on ceasefire-related issues.
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other documents; correspond and meet with concerned parties, including civil society organizations, to obtain input on aspects of the peace process; and coordinate with government entities, foreign embassies, and NGOs on legal matters related to the peace process.
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donors, and NGOs on peace-related development and reconciliation issues, especially in the north and east; and research the economic dimensions of governance and peace-related issues.
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