Bloggers Behind Bars: In honor of World Press Freedom Day,...
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
In honor of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2010, the National Endowment for Democracy’s Center for International Media Assistance hosted a morning of discussions on Capitol Hill entitled “Bloggers Behind Bars.”
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.
IN REMEMBRANCE OF FLORIBERT CHEBEYA
Learned Dees Democracy and Human Rights Officer for the Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. It is with deep sadness that I learned today of the apparent assassination...
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.
New York Democracy Forum: Robert B. Zoellick
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick addressed the topic “Prospects for Economic Growth in the Evolving Multipolar World."
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.
China, India, and the Future of Democracy
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
China and India are not only the world’s two largest countries but also have the highest economic growth rates of any members of the G-20. Panelists discussed the future prospects of these alternative development models and the consequences for the future of democracy around the world.
Tribute from Marc Plattner to Francis Fukuyama
Tribute from Marc Plattner at the Democracy Service Medal Presentation to Francis Fukuyama Washington, D.C. It is a great honor for me to speak to you tonight in praise of Francis Fukuyama. Frank was a friend...
2010 Democracy Service Medal Awarded to Francis Fukuyama
REMARKS OF NED PRESIDENT CARL GERSHMAN AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE DEMOCRACY SERVICE MEDAL TO FRANCIS FUKUYAMA.
Dalai Lama Honored with NED Democracy Service Medal at Library of Congress
The National Endowment for Democracy presented His Holiness the Dalai Lama with the Democracy Service Medal in recognition of the Tibetan spiritual leader’s commitment to advancing the principles of democracy...
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