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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May 07, 2013

The Roadmap to Democracy in Ukraine

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Currently one of Ukraine’s most recognizable opposition politicians, Oles Doniy has a long track record of civic activism and involvement in politics, having started as the leader of the 1990 student hunger strike that led to mass protests in the country’s capital city, Kyiv. Throughout the turbulent years of independence, Doniy has maintained an independent position in support of his vision for a better future for Ukraine. His recent election victory in a single mandate district in the October 2012 elections came as a surprise to both pro-government and opposition parties.

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