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.
Viva Belarus! film premiere and panel discussion
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Based on the true story of Franak Viachorka and Belarusian youth activists, the film Viva Belarus! depicts the life and fate of nonconformist youth living in “Europe’s last dictatorship.” The film was followed by a panel discussion on the role of youth in pushing for positive change in Belarus, lead by experts in the field.
10th Annual Lipset Lecture: Ethnic Power-Sharing and Democracy:...
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Donald L. Horowitz, James B. Duke Professor of Law and Political Science Emeritus, Duke University presented his lecture, "Ethnic Power-Sharing and Democracy: Three Big Problems" as the tenth annual The Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture on Democracy in the World.
1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20004