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The OAU/AU at 50: democratic governance as a precondition for a sustainable African future
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014The African Union (AU) was formed in 2002 after the Organisation for African Unity (OAU) was deemed to have achieved its goals. Nevertheless, when compared with the OAU, the AU has been more successful in achieving greater security on the continent, thereby allowing development to take place.DocumentActive citizens, accountable governments
International HIV/AIDS Alliance, 2011Throughout Latin America a diverse range of interest groups form a vibrant and innovative civil society. These groups are the driving force behind progress towards greater transparency, decentralization of decision-making and consolidation of democracy.DocumentSocial media in the Arab World: leading up to the uprisings of 2011
Center for International Media Action, 2011The Arab world has experienced an awakening of free expression that has now entered the body politic of Tunisia and Egypt and has helped break down the strangle hold of state sponsored media and information monopolies in those countries.DocumentPublic procurement and corruption in Bangladesh: confronting the challenges and opportunities
Academic Journals, 2010Public procurement has been a neglected area of academic research yet it is a major function of government. Policy makers, professionals and academics are aware of the importance of public procurement in facilitating government operations in both developed and developing new democracies like Bangladesh.DocumentReform without ownership? Dilemmas in supporting security and justice sector reform in Honduras
Fride, 2010The citizens of Honduras have been plagued with insecurity since the 2009 coup d’état which brought to the fore a sustained crisis of security and legitimacy making the political equilibrium very fragile.DocumentThe Ibrahim Index 2010 - summary report
Mo Ibrahim Foundation, 2010This Index is ultimately aimed at engaging governments, parliaments, civil society, and citizens in a meaningful conversation about improving governance to the benefit of all Africans. The paper provides findings such asDocumentBolivia’s new constitution: towards participatory democracy and political pluralism?
German Institute of Global and Area Studies, 2010Over the past two decades, Latin American countries have adopted new constitutions in a wave of constitutional change. Bolivia’s new constitution defines the country as a representative, participatory and communitarian democracy and incorporates enhanced mechanisms and institutions for participatory democracy.DocumentMeasuring and comparing party ideology in non-industrialised societies: taking party manifesto research to Africa
German Institute of Global and Area Studies, 2010The third wave of democratisation in sub-Saharan Africa has led to a new interest in African political parties and their role in democratic consolidation. However few, if any, studies systematically compare political party manifestos. .DocumentHow presidents legislate: agenda control and policy success in Costa Rica
The Kellogg Institute, 2010Presidents around the world have access to a wide range of legislative powers—veto power, decree power, and exclusive bill introduction powers. However, an important but often overlooked power is the ability to control the legislative agenda during extraordinary sessions where the president decides which bills the legislature will consider.