PLAN FOR NARPI
In order for NARPI to become a stable peacebuilding institute in the region, it needs a sufficient planning period. Thus, we would like to suggest the following three-year plan:

1st year (2009) - Network building stage

Building a network in Northeast Asian countries (mainly China, Japan and Korea) for NARPI establishment
Finding key individuals, organizations, schools, churches, media and donors who have similar vision with NARPI (like World Friendship Center from Hiroshima, Japan)
Making brochures and information packages including a homepage for sharing the vision
Researching and learning from other regional peacebuilding institutes’ experiences

2nd year (2010) – The foundation-laying stage

Forming the NARPI steering committee and having regular planning meetings
Selecting (or hiring) a NARPI coordinator to play a ‘control tower’ role
Arranging details for NARPI operation such as facilities (country), schedule, courses, facilitators, guest speakers, budget, etc.
Advertising NARPI through brochures, homepage, visits, etc, and beginning the application process by sending invitations

3rd year (2011) – Operation stage

Finalize details with a hosting local partner(s) for facility usage, transportation, and other matters.
Selecting the first NARPI applicants and starting visa process
NARPI administration work including materials and resource books, transportation arrangement, food and lodging, certificates, communication, etc.
Evaluation and follow-up work.
Planning next steps.