12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Panelists discussed the questions: Is the drug war threatening democracy in Mexico? What is the current situation in Colombia, and does it relate to Mexico today? Are there lessons to be learned from the experience of Colombian journalists?
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Screening of the Oscar Nominated Burma VJ documentary followed by Q&A with Aye Chan, Director of Democratic Voice Burma
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
In his presentation, Dr. Migai Akech addressed the need to create auxiliary mechanisms to enhance the accountability of the three branches of government. In particular, he sees such mechanisms as constituting part of a reform agenda that will facilitate the realization of the ideals of the proposed new constitution.