“Breaking the News: The Role of State-Run Media” – Journal...
JAN 10, 2014 "Breaking the News: The Role of State-Run Media" by Christopher Walker and Robert W. Orttung Forum News
Democracy Ideas: Larry Diamond Part II, The Arab Spring & the Future...
DEC 11, 2013 Democracy Ideas: Part II with Larry Diamond, "The Arab Spring and the Future of Democracy" International Forum for Democratic Studies Interview...
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.
The Devil in History: Communism, Fascism and Some Lessons...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
The Devil in History is a provocative analysis of the relationship between communism and fascism. Reflecting the author’s personal experiences of living under communist totalitarianism, the book is about political passions, radicalism, utopian ideals, and their catastrophic consequences in the twentieth century’s experiments in social engineering.
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