Panelists discussed the consequences of high levels of insecurity have for democratic stability, militarization policy effects on democracy and governance, the role does civil society in civilian oversight of the armed forces and in security policy proposal and oversight, and how governments can tap into innovative policy recommendations from civil society organizations.

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Dr. Luis Carlos Ugalde, former president of Mexico’s Federal Electoral Commission (IFE) in 2006, put the upcoming 2011 Mexican elections in historical perspective and to offered recommendations on how to strengthen Mexico’s evolving democracy.

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Panelists discussed the recent elections, developments in the donor community, and the role of the private sector in rebuilding Haiti.

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The event discussed the likely scenarios and their implications for Peru’s democratic governance and human rights agenda.

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