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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