The Promise of Rural Journalism in Guatemala’s Fragile...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Based in Guatemala as a journalism trainer for much of the past seven years, María Martin discussed challenges and opportunities facing rural media in the country.
Democracy in East Asia: An Elephant’s Graveyard?
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
In his presentation, Dr. Benjamin Reilly explained the competing trends of democratic reform and democratic pushback across Northeast and Southeast Asia, and addressed the broader implications of this distinctive process of democratization in East Asia.
Religious Liberty and Its Role in Building Democracy: The...
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Panelists discussed the role religion played in building democracy and strengthening civil society in Ukraine’s turbulent political circumstances.
Bloggers Behind Bars
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
In honor of World Press Freedom Day 2010, the NED hosted a discussion about threats to the safety of bloggers.
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.
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.
The Role of Media in Humanitarian Crises: Lessons Learned...
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
As Haiti shifts from disaster to recovery, panelists dicussed: how can international agencies incorporate media development in plans for reconstruction? What are the major obstacles facing Haitian journalists and media organizations as they prepare to rebuild the media sector? What lessons have been learned?
Shifting Sands: The Impact of Satellite TV on Media in the...
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
A CIMA report by Deborah Horan, Shifting Sands: The Impact of Satellite TV on Media in the Arab World, explores the media landscape in the MENA region more than a decade after the rise of transnational Arab satellite news channels. Panelists discussed: Why does the region still lack media freedom? What are the positive effects of satellite television coverage on the media environment in the region? What is the impact of satellite television on the quality of journalism in print, radio, and the Internet?
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