Engaging Youth to Bridge Ethnic Divisions
In this episode of Democracy Stories, Olang Sana of Citizens Against Violence describes how his organization was formed to stop political and electoral violence in Kenya by working with young people in Nairobi’s...
Prospects and Conditions for a Transition to Democracy in...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
The International Forum for Democratic Studies cosponsored with Stanford University’s Center for Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) a small workshop on prospects and conditions for a transition to democracy in Zimbabwe.
Working to End Torture in Liberia
Liberia is moving beyond war atrocities, blood diamonds and drug trafficking as NED grantee Rescue Alternatives Liberia (RAL) helps shift the national focus towards a more democratic future. After lengthy preparation...
A Memorial Symposium Honoring Floribert Chebeya Bahizire
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
It was 20 years ago when the Endowment first encountered Floribert, and awarded a grant to the organization he led, La Voix des Sans Voix, in 1991 for $31,289. It was the first grant NED made in Zaire, and there can be no question that Floribert paved the way and set the standard for all that followed. In recognition of his unsurpassed contribution to the cause of democracy and human rights, the NED is proud to host this memorial symposium honoring the life and work of Floribert Chebeya Bahizire.
Democratization in Africa: Progress and Retreat
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
A panel discussion celebrated the publication of Democratization in Africa: Progress and Retreat,
a Journal of Democracy book.
Corruption and Abuse of Power in Kenya: Will the Proposed...
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
In his presentation, Dr. Migai Akech addressed the need to create auxiliary mechanisms to enhance the accountability of the three branches of government. In particular, he sees such mechanisms as constituting part of a reform agenda that will facilitate the realization of the ideals of the proposed new constitution.
Breaking the Resource Curse: Freedom of Information in Sierra...
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
In his presentation, Sierra Leonean human rights lawyer Mr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai considered how the ongoing campaign for a Freedom of Information (FOI) law can help ensure that oil does not become yet another “resource curse” in Sierra Leone. Drawing upon his extensive experience as a leading FOI advocate, Mr. Abdulai showed how such a mechanism could increase transparency and empower the people of Sierra Leone to demand answers from the country’s leadership.
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