Thursday, February 28, 2008

Off to Iraq!

The adventure continues!!

I have accepted an interesting offer to go to Iraq and work as the Governance Director and as the lead interlocateur with the Iraqi government.

It's crazy, I know ...and I don't really want to leave Jordan and the program here. But the opportunity in Iraq is unique and comes at a time when I believe there is finally some hope for real change. The goal is to try to build some political will and find reasons for people to agree on the issues affecting the lives and future of the Iraqi people. I'm realistic ....but hopeful!

So, I'll be headed to Erbil in the next month or so ..travelling to Baghdad about once a month. So far, key leaders have accepted the invitiations to come and meet in Erbil, but some face time in Baghdad will be important.

It's going to be an interesting time ...for many reasons! But I'm looking forward to the challenge.

Stay tuned ....

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