Audio interview with Emma McDowell, member of the Civic Forum for Northern Ireland, by the BBC. The Civic Forum of Northern Ireland was established in October 2000 under the Belfast Agreement/Good Friday Agreement. It held the position of a consultative body to the Northern Ireland government on social, economic and cultural issues. McDowell is interviewed on the progress of the forum to date and discusses its organisation and cohesion. Particular focus is given to the contribution of the voluntary sector to the forum. This interview forms part of the BBC Northern Ireland A State Apart online resource which documents thirty years of peace and violence in Northern Ireland from the Troubles to the Belfast Agreement/Good Friday Agreement.
Date of Release/Broadcast: Unknown
Name of First Interviewee: Emma McDowell
Role at time of Interview: Member of the Civic Forum for Northern Ireland
Interviewer: Unknown
Purpose: News, Research
Media: Audio
Copyright: BBC © 2012
Link: Listen to the interview
Programme/Book/Article: BBC Northern Ireland A State Apart
Time Period covered: 2000-2001
Key Individuals: Emma McDowell
Key Words: Civic Forum for Northern Ireland, community relations, politicisation