Civil Society and the Quest for Democracy in Uganda: Threats...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
In his presentation, Frank Rusa Nyakaana explored the opportunities and challenges faced by Ugandan civil society groups in their struggle for political accountability. Mr. Rusa offered his perspectives on the way forward, as well as recommendations for international development practitioners, civil society, and the Ugandan government. His presentation was followed by comments by Eric Robinson.
Using Technology to Promote Good Governance and Economic...
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
In his presentation, Kwami Ahiabenu provided an overview of how new digital technologies, including online platforms, mobile apps, SMS, and social media, are being used to promote democratic governance and economic transparency in ECOWAS member states. He assessed relevant projects, identified gaps in project deployment, and offered recommendations for the effective use of technology to strengthen democratic governance in West Africa. His presentation was followed by comments by Larry Diamond.
Implications of the Kenyan Elections
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
“Implications of the Kenyan Elections” was the theme of an April 23 discussion co-hosted by the National Endowment for Democracy and the World Movement for Democracy. The discussion featured Maina Kiai, a prominent Kenyan human rights lawyer and executive director of Kenyan NGO InformAction, and Prof. Joel Barkan, senior associate of the Africa program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Dave Peterson, senior director of NED’s Africa program, moderated the discussion.
Addressing Human Rights and Governance in Congo: Civil Society...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
This discussion focused on the views of two Congolese civil society activists who work on human rights and security sector reform in Congo. They examined the current challenges to human rights and good governance in the DRC, their effect on instability in Congo, and options to address the eastern Congo crisis.
The Regional Dimension of Human Security: Côte d’Ivoire,...
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
This event discussed the wide range of challenges and opportunities to moving forward with regional integration in order to have a meaningful and positive impact on human security, democratic consolidation, and development.
“Rethinking Zimbabwe” brings together civil society, policy...
All three political parties comprising Zimbabwe’s Government of National Unity (GNU), which is currently overseeing a constitutional reform process, were represented at a July 10 meeting at NED on...
Rethinking Zimbabwe
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
A half-day conference hosted by the National Endowment for Democracy, the World Movement for Democracy and the Solidarity CenterTuesday, July 10th, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 1025 F Street NW, 8th FloorWith...
Independent Media in East Africa: Democratic Pillar in Peril?
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
How do local media react when their fellow journalists come under attack? How can an independent press play its crucial role as a pillar of democracy and overcome challenges in places such as Sudan and South Sudan, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya? The discussion examined the development of unions and media associations as well as the international donor community’s role in supporting independent media in East Africa.
World Affairs Briefing with President Alassane Dramane Ouattara
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
President Ouattara discussed the work by his government to rebuild the economy, foster national reconciliation and strengthen bilateral relations with other African countries, as well as the challenges presented by security sector reform and investigations of past human rights abuses.
Nigeria’s 2011 Elections and the Challenges Ahead
10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Speakers discussed the challenges and prospects for Nigeria's 2011 election.
1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20004