Dr. Luis Carlos Ugalde, former president of Mexico’s Federal Electoral Commission (IFE) in 2006, put the upcoming 2011 Mexican elections in historical perspective and to offered recommendations on how to strengthen Mexico’s evolving democracy.

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In his presentation, award-winning Ukrainian journalist and scholar Mr. Mykola Riabchuk examined the main causes of Ukraine’s incoherent development and explored the potential to break this vicious circle and push the stalled transition towards democratic consolidation.

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The discussion focused on the important role independent media play in democratic and economic development worldwide, with an emphasis on the innovative media platforms that are democratizing how people voice their opinions and access information – and how these must be protected.

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Hosted by the United States for the first time in 2011, this event focused on media freedom in the digital age.

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