The Big Question: Kleptocracy and Russia’s Foreign Policy
The International Forum for Democratic Studies asks four leading experts about the role of kleptocracy in Russia’s foreign policy.
Grantee Spotlight: Brainstorming for Democracy in the MENA Region
Since 2009, NED has made it a priority to strengthen emerging independent policy centers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and support their critical role in identifying local policy solutions...
Corruption in Central America
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Ricardo Barrientos joins NED to discuss ICEFI's report on the relationship between corruption and democracy in Central America.
Post-Maidan Reforms in Ukraine
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Following the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, Ukrainian civil society has engaged in an ongoing campaign for institutional reforms that enhance government accountability and increase transparency. This campaign produced several early victories, such as government agencies tasked with investigating, prosecuting, and preventing corruption. Yet progress has slowed, leaving major goals unfulfilled. The system is fundamentally unaltered. Despite some improvements, Ukraine remains the most corrupt in Europe, according to Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index.
Testimony of Dave Peterson – National Endowment for Democracy Hearing...
Senior Director of Africa Programs testifies at Hearing on the Future of Democracy and Governance in Liberia House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and...
Grantee Spotlight: Heroes in Training in Bosnia and Herzegovina
More than 20 years after the peace deal, Bosnia and Herzegovina is still challenged by ethnic tensions. But NED partners are using innovative methods to bridge ethnic divides, promote dialogue and cooperation...
Nemtsov: Film Screening and Discussion
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
On September 14, the National Endowment for Democracy will host a screening of Nemtsov, a documentary film about the late leader of the Russian opposition directed by his friend and colleague Vladimir Kara-Murza.
CIMA: MEDIATING TOLERANCE: JOURNALISM AND LGBTI+ COVERAGE...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
This discussion bring journalists and activists from four African nations to focus on challenges in covering religion and LGBTI+ issues in their communities. How can they overcome these obstacles in order to contribute to a more tolerant, pluralistic media narrative?
The Globalization of Venality: Kleptocracy's Corrosive Impact...
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Propelled by globalization and the openness of the international finance system, kleptocratic regimes project their power beyond their borders, purchasing regional media outlets, hiring Western PR firms, and engaging international lawyers and bankers to launder their images and protect their wealth.
NED Welcomes 2017-18 Cohort of Penn Kemble Fellows
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is pleased to announce the selection of its 2017-18 Penn Kemble Forum Democracy Fellows. This group of 31 rising leaders represents a dynamic cross-section of young...
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