Ukraine: The Maidan and Beyond
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
The July 2014 issue of the Journal of Democracy features a cluster of eight articles on Ukraine. During the panel, four of the contributors elaborated on the subjects discussed in their articles.
2014 Democracy Award
05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
The National Endowment for Democracy is proud to honor two of these voices – Liu Xiaobo and Xu Zhiyong – both locked in Chinese prisons because the regime views the power of their ideas as an existential challenge.
Kenya after the 2013 Election: Devolution and the Role of...
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
The event will provide an opportunity to discuss the relationship between citizens and the state and present alternatives for reinvigorating Kenya’s civil society in order to safeguard democratic gains.
Why Democracy in Hong Kong Matters
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Martin Lee and Anson Chan, two veteran political leaders known and respected for their decades of service in Hong Kong’s legislature and government, outlined the growing threats to democracy in Hong Kong and what can be done to defend rights and freedoms in Hong Kong.
Ukraine’s Lessons Learned: From the Orange Revolution...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
In his presentation, Sergii Leshchenko discussed the Euromaidan in the context of the democratization process that began in 2004, and explored the ramifications of the current protests on Ukraine’s immediate political future.
Y’en a Marre: Youth and Social Engagement in Senegal
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
During his presentation, Thiat explored the conditions that created Y’en a Marre; the movement’s involvement in the events leading up to the 2012 presidential election; and the goals of the Y’en a Marre movement.
Breaking the News: The Role of Authoritarian State-Run Media
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Today, authoritarian governments are willfully depriving hundreds of millions of people of authentically plural and independent information and analysis, with profound implications for these countries’ ability to reform and prosper. The event, which featured experts on China, Russia, and Iran, was organized around the ideas in the January 2014 Journal of Democracy article, “Breaking the News: The Role of State-Run Media,” written by panelists Christopher Walker and Robert Orttung.
Fragile States: The Role of Media and Communication
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Fragile states around the world demand international attention from both the diplomatic and development communities. They are states where governance tends to be weakest and development is most difficult to achieve. Media is often most vulnerable to cooption in these states. This discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities for media development in fragile states using Iraq, Afghanistan, Kenya, and Somalia as case studies.
Central America Citizen (In)security Index: Improving the...
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
In Central America, crime and insecurity continue to be the main challenge to democratic governance. Members of RESDAL presented their most recent analysis of the security situation in Central America explained their standardized index. The index allows for cross-country comparisons and provides crucial information for developing a regional approach towards crime. Members discussed what their findings mean for democracy in Central America and answered questions such as, what consequences do high levels of criminality and insecurity have for progress toward democracy? How can civil society promote greater interaction among governments in the region?
30th Anniversary Celebration
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
The National Endowment for Democracy celebrated 30 years of supporting freedom and democracy around the world with a ceremony at the National Archives in Washington, DC. The event featured welcoming remarks by Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner and Democratic House Leader Nancy Pelosi.
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