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The process for selecting and appointing the Managing Director and First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF
Independent Evaluation Office of the IMF, 2007This paper reviews the processes for selection and appointment of the Managing Director (MD) and First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) as they have developed in practice over time. It also examines informal processes within and between member governments in the G7, and it reviews recent improvements in processes in other international organisations for appointing heads.DocumentLocal level journalism and democracy indicators in Latin America
Centro para la Apertura y el Desarollo de América Latina / Centre for the Opening and Development of Latin America, 2007This report provides an analysis of the worst areas in Latin America to practice journalism in the first part of 2007. Factors considered in the analysis include the existence of legislation prohibiting freedom of press, recent cases of intimidation, kidnappings or other violence against journalists and the number of journalists given effective and non-effective prison sentences.DocumentCivil society and democratization in the Arab world: annual report 2007
Ibn Khaldoun Center for Development Studies, 2007All Arab leaders advocate democracy and claim that they are committed to democratic reforms. Tangible results, however, are hard to find. Arab countries are still ruled by authoritarian regimes and rulers are more concerned with retaining power than sharing it. Nonetheless, modest improvements have occurred in most Arab countries.DocumentSierra Leone: the election opportunity
International Crisis Group, 2007The 2007 elections will be a crucial test of whether Sierra Leone has definitely turned away from conflict in favour of security and democratic governance.OrganisationHong Kong Transition Project
The Hong Kong Transition Project is funded by a competitive research application to the central academic research funding body of the Hong Kong Government, the Research Grants Council.OrganisationNational Democratic Institute
The National Democratonprofit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide.DocumentPolitical party assessment: Afghanistan
Netherlands Institute for Muliparty Democracy, 2006This report provides an overview the current state of Afghanistan’s emerging political parties. It particularly focuses on parties represented in the National Assembly and discusses the political identity, organisational strength, internal democracy, and electioneering capacity of the 25 parties that were examined in this research. Some of the key findings include:DocumentThe African peer review mechanism in Mauritius
Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project, 2007The report analyses the extent to which the Mauritius process of self-assessment for the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has respected the criteria of effectiveness and credibility defined by the APRM founding documents. It particularly focuses on the extent to which APRM has been open, participatory, transparent and accountable.DocumentA critical look at the charter on democracy, elections and governance in Africa
Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project, 2007This paper provides a critical analysis of the recently adopted African Union (AU) Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance in Africa (the Charter). It identifies issues that pose a threat to stability and democracy in Africa and focuses on an analysis into the root causes of unconstitutional changes of government.OrganisationInternational Conference on Engaging Communities
2005 UN and Queensland government organised conference resulting in the Brisbane Declaration on Community Engagement.Pages
