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We unanimously agreed that informal discussions in a small meeting were highly conducive to the frank exchange of views so necessary to explore complex and contentious issues. Obviously, many important issues remain to be followed up and further information exchanged and views canvassed. We agreed that efforts would be extended to expand participation in our process to make it more representative, inclusive and dynamic.
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We would decide whether or not to hold another similar meeting through a process of consultation. A decision would be reached in twelve months whether to meet again or disband the group.
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In the meantime we decided to initiate a quarterly electronic newsletter, providing news of land reform developments within the region. We agreed that responsibility for its compilation would be rotated.
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We also discussed a variety of other follow-up actions and took note of various important initiatives already underway elsewhere, through which further debate, analysis and action could be taken forward.
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