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The second category of actors mentioned was the Government. Kasese participants
suggested that the Government should take the lead in constructing memorials and
museums throughout the country. Other districts suggested a “national memorial
policy” and an organized mechanism for memorialisation. 781 Participants offered
numerous recommendations regarding practical ways that memorialisation might
be accomplished. Some suggested public holidays and events to honour local peace
builders and heroes. 782 Memorial prayers might also be organized to commemorate past
events. 783 Others recommended documentation, and public dramas, lectures and videos
to pass on accurate information to future generations. 784 One district offered the idea of
a published volume that contained the names of victims of violent conflicts. 785
Participants in many districts supported the idea of new structures to serve as a means
of memorialisation. Several informants insisted on memorial sites and monuments, and
some referred to museums such as those constructed by the Government in Rwanda. 786
The National Memory and Peace Documentation Centre in Kitgum was cited as a positive
initiative that should be expanded. 787 Others favoured constructing public institutions
and infrastructure developments in memory of victims and peace builders. These could
781 Research conducted in Adjumani and Gulu Districts
782 Research conducted in Kasese, Lira and Bundibugyo Districts
783 Research conducted in Nakasongola, Gulu and Mukono Districts
784 Research conducted in Bundibugyo, Hoima, Mbarara, Mukono and Arua Districts
785 Research conducted in Nakasongola District
786 Research conducted in Mukono, Gulu, Kasese, Bulambuli, Nakasongola, Soroti, Hoima, Tororo, Lira and
Mbarara Districts
787 Research conducted in Kitgum District
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