This meeting addressed the political system of Libya, scenarios and challenges for post-conflict stabilization and transformation, and challenges to and options for a democratic transition.

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President Condé briefed the audience on his government’s actions after seven months in office and shared his vision and priorities for Guinea.

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Panelists discussed the consequences of high levels of insecurity have for democratic stability, militarization policy effects on democracy and governance, the role does civil society in civilian oversight of the armed forces and in security policy proposal and oversight, and how governments can tap into innovative policy recommendations from civil society organizations.

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In her presentation, Ms. Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh, a leader of the Iranian Women’s Movement, explored how women activists can draw attention to gender perspectives and promote a culture of equality within the Green Movement. By identifying shared values in a number of key areas, Ms. Abbasgholizadeh sought to locate common ground and present a strategy for further promotion and integration of gender equality.

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Kingsley N. T. Bangwell, founder and project director of longtime NED partner Younstars Development Initiative, discussed the role of youth in strengthening the democratic transition in Nigeria.

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Hon. Charles Djrekpo, NDI's Resident Director in Côte d’Ivoire, discussed prospects for democracy and reconciliations in Côte d’Ivoire.

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In her presentation, Dr. Medha Nanivadekar examined the contradiction between an excess of quotas for women at the local level and their deficit at the state and national levels. She argued that equal access to power at the highest levels would not only boost perceptions of women’s political power but would ultimately result in reduced individual vulnerability to gender-based violence and discrimination.

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