Civic Education in Sidi Bouzid on the Anniversary ...
It’s been a little over seven years since a young man named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in front of…
Beep! Beep! Make Way for Democracy!
An unusual vehicle is winding its way from town to town in El Salvador. It’s the Vota Bus and its…
Bardak: “Democracy” the Kremlin Way...
When you think about Russia, democracy is the last word that comes to mind. Yet, Russian citizens believe that President…
Leveraging a New Legal Environment for Jordanians ...
In a functioning democracy, all citizens should have meaningful opportunities to make their voices heard and play a role in…
Born to Lead: Tanja Tomic from Macedonia
Tanja Tomic, a former member of the Macedonia Parliament, is a member of the Women’s Democracy Network– in fact, she…
Reaching Marginalized Communities in Tunisia in an...
The remote interior regions of Tunisia lack infrastructure. Villages can be far apart, and roads dangerous. Therefore, when thinking of…
Democracy’s Dinosaurs
Throughout the years, I have worked on numerous programs aimed at empowering youth to participate in politics and civil society.…
Adaptive Program in Indonesia After the 2002 Bali ...
My career in international democracy assistance began at a very unique time. I started working for the International Republican Institute…
Tunisian Youth: Civil Society has Changed Much of ...
As a key bridge between citizens and decision-makers, strengthening civil society supports a citizen-oriented and citizen-driven approach to promoting democracy.…
Mexico’s Open Data Initiative Applauded
For the second time, the Federal Government of Mexico, through the Secretariat of Public Function and the Coordination of the…
Being Restless For Change In A World That Labels Y...
Moving from protest to policy is not easy at a time when the biggest problem we’re all facing is lack…
Building Resiliency in Vulnerable Populations: Rep...
USAID Administrator and former IRI president Mark Green once said, “The purpose of development assistance is to end its need…