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Institution Building
Strong institutions are integral to any government, particularly one emerging from violent conflict. The process of institution-building occurs at national and local levels, cutting across sectors and themes of governance. It is important for women to participate in ministries, commissions and offices — not only as administrative staff, but also as decision makers. Given the multitude of post-conflict tasks tackled by national institutions, women’s presence is vital to ensuring that transitional governments address women’s needs and concerns.
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Consolidating Democracy in Nepal
This report examines the obstacles hampering the democratic process and focuses on possible solutions being sought by the Nepalese politicians. Specifically it explores the issue of polarization between political parties, politization of the civil service, and areas where the civil society could be strengthened to safeguard the democratic process.
Towards Liberating Democracy: Devolution of Power Matters
This report is a synthesis of the workshop ‘Towards Liberating Democracy: Devolution of Power Matters’(Bangkok, Thailand, 2007). The workshop drew on experiences from Aceh, Mindanao, West Papua and southern Thailand to address the nexus between democracy, conflict and human security.
Evaluating Democracy Support: Methods and experiences
This book shares new conceptualizations of methods and techniques for evaluating democracy support and points the way forward to potentially promising new developments.
Constitutional/Political Reform Process in Georgia, in Armenia and Azerbaijan: Political Elite and Voices of the People
This study analyses the constitutional and political reform processes in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. It includes background information, advances made and existing constraints.
Democracy at the Local Level in East and Southern Africa: Profiles in Governance
Report on findings and recommendations from comprehensive evaluations of democracy at the local level in four cities in East and Southern Africa. It includes the Local Democracy Assessment Methodology developed by IDEA.
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