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Interfaith dialogue evaluation of IFD  =Interfaith Dialogue=

Interfaith Dialogue defined
Interfaith Dialogue is an important conflict resolution intervention. Interfaith dialogue is a planned conversation between groups of two or more religions. Interfaith Dialogue takes place at many levels from grassroots groups and individual places of worship to the highest levels of elite interaction such as the Saudi Arabian King's Invitation to dialogue in Madrid in June 2008. The United States Institute of Peace has published three key works including an evaluation of interfaith dialogue


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Evaluation of Interfaith Dialogue
USIP's Special Report evaluating interfaith dialogue This Indicators of Change table categorizes the kinds of changes that can result from a conflict resolution intervention such as this. These range from intra-personal to structural changes. At Level I, ‘Changes in Representation,' such as new learning, change in attitude, and new language. At Level II, 'Changes in Relations,' includes ‘validation and re-conceptualization of identity’ so that it is more inclusive with a greater sense of worth. At Level III, 'Foundation of Transfer,' change may be demonstrated by artifacts, the perception of possibility and development of new leadership. At Level IV, 'Foundation for Outcomes/Implementation', changes can include new networks, reforms in political structures and “Increased capacity for jointly facing future challenges." An partial table is shown below that

United States Institute of Peace (USIP) report
United States Institute of Peace