N/A The Special Program for the Promotion of Dialogue and Conflict Resolution of the Unit for the Promotion of Democracy (UPD) of the Organization of American States (OAS) mission is to assist government and civil society organizations to develop local and national capacities in public dialogue and consensual decision-making processes. The Special Program provides technical assistance to Member States of the Ameicas to develop and institutionalize permanent and ad hoc mechanisms for resolving conflicts