May 28, 2013

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

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May 09, 2013

Transparency and the Struggle for Accountability in Mexico

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

In her presentation, Irma Sandoval-Ballesteros focused on the Mexican case to examine the dynamics of how this new context of “structural pluralism” of public authority is affecting policy, including how Mexico’s new and comprehensive FOIA law is failing to meet its promise. Ms. Sandoval-Ballesteros offered recommendations for developing strategies to expand transparency and anti-corruption policies that can help strengthen democratic institutions in Mexico. Her presentation was followed by comments by Mr. Eric Hershberg.

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May 08, 2013

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.

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