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 Struggle for Independent Media and Freedom of Expression...
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Panelists discussed the overall media landscape in Bahrain, examined the government's control of the media, and provided recommendations for improving the situation for independent media in Bahrain
U.S. Government Funding for Media Assistance: Trends and...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Trends and Strategies Featuring: Peter Cary Author, U.S. Government Funding for Media Assistance: Trends and Strategies Meg Gaydosik USAID* Jeanne Bourgault Internews Mark Whitehouse IREX Moderated...
Presentation and Discussion of the USCIRF 2013 Annual Report
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
On May 8, 2013, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) co-sponsored the presentation of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF) 2013 Annual Report. USCIRF is an independent and bi-partisan U.S. government advisory body that monitors religious freedom worldwide.
NED to honor Vytautas Landsbergis with Democracy Service Medal
WASHINGTON, DC -- On Wednesday, March 13, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) will honor Lithuania’s former president Vytautas...
RESEARCH COUNCIL MEMBER IVAN KRASTEV EXAMINES RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MISTRUST,...
Research Council member Ivan Krastev examines relationship between mistrust, transparency, and democracy in new TED Book
WHO KILLED CUBAN DISSIDENT OSWALDO PAYÁ?
Oswaldo Payá crossed red lines with the Cuban government before his death By Carl Gershman The Washington Post, July 24 2012 With the death of Oswaldo Payá, a key leader of the Cuban democratic...
“Rethinking Zimbabwe” brings together civil society, policy...
All three political parties comprising Zimbabwe’s Government of National Unity (GNU), which is currently overseeing a constitutional reform process, were represented at a July 10 meeting at NED on...
New York Democracy Forum: Esther Dyson
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Esther Dyson, longtime analyst of the IT and Internet worlds and author of the blog "Release 0.9," addressed the topic, "A Virtualist Tours the World: The Internet and the Emergence of Democracy," at the New York Democracy Forum.
Hungary’s Media Law: One Year Later
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Panelists examine the impact of Hungary's Media Law one year after its passage and discuss the outlook for press freedom in Hungary in the wake of deteriorating economic conditions, media convergence, and other challenges.
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