The Promise of Rural Journalism in Guatemala’s Fragile...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Based in Guatemala as a journalism trainer for much of the past seven years, María Martin discussed challenges and opportunities facing rural media in the country.
From Turkmenbashi to the Present: Prospects for Change in...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Prominent Turkmen dissident Mr. Farid Tuhbatullin reflected on Turkmenistan’s past and present, and considered the prospects for its future.
When Does U.S. Democracy Assistance Work?
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Leading democracy scholar Dr. Valerie J. Bunce identified factors that enhance the impact of U.S. democracy and governance assistance by comparing eleven elections that occurred in postcommunist Europe and Eurasia from 1996 to 2008. Each of these elections featured a significant role for U.S. aid.
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.
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