January 22, 2015

Burma 2015: The Make or Break Moment for Democratization

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Sponsored by: International Forum for Democratic Studies

In her presentation, Zin Mar Aung evaluated the current challenges and opportunities for Burmese civil society to counter military influence and the rising tide of Buddhist ultra-nationalism. She offered recommendations for domestic and international action on these issues and strategies for empowering a new generation of leadership.

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January 14, 2015

Measuring the Audience: Why It Matters to Independent News...

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Sponsored by: Center for International Media Assistance

Join CIMA in launching our report, Measuring the Audience: Why it Matters to Independent News Media and How It Can Contribute to Media Development, and for a panel discussion about the importance and challenges of audience research.

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January 13, 2015

How Civil Society Engagement Can Strengthen Democracy in...

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Sponsored by: International Forum for Democratic Studies

In his presentation, Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Arthur Gwagwa evaluated CSOs’ democracy work both in collaboration with and outside of political party structures, and the ways in which this work has either resisted or perpetuated authoritarianism.

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