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  Ghana: democracy and political participation

  Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project, 2007

  This research assesses the level of democratic development in Ghana and provides an analysis on the openness of various democratic spaces. While welcoming the substantial progress made since 1992, the report draws attention to the challenges that still threaten the consolidation of democracy and political participation in Ghana.
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  Building inclusive citizenship and democracies

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2007

  This policy brief summarises the findings of recent research on the role of citizens in building democracy, arguing that greater citizen engagement is crucial for creating more accountable states. Primary conclusions from the research include:
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  E-participation and e-government: understanding the present and creating the future

  Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, 2007

  This document presents an edited paper containing the work of twelve experts on e-government and e-participation. It aims to address the issues and challenges facing countries developing ICT for development and e-government programmes.
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  Statehood and governance: challenges in Latin America

  Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik / German Development Institute (GDI), 2007

  This document discusses issues of stability and political transformation in Latin America. It particularly focuses on the dimensions of governance and statehood and the role of external actors in the region.
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  Towards a single development vision and the role of the single economy

  Caribbean Community Secretariat, 2007

  This report is meant to provide a vision for the development of the Caribbean Community to which all stakeholders can give their support. It aims to serve as a basis for decisions by the Heads of Government on a ‘road map’ for the further implementation of the Caricom Single Market and Economy.
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  Civil society and democratization in the Arab world: annual report 2007

  Ibn Khaldoun Center for Development Studies, 2007

  All 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.
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  The gathering storm: infectious diseases and human rights in Burma

  Human Rights Center, University of California, Berkeley, 2007

  This document sheds light on the factors that have contributed to Burma’s health situation and the spread of infectious diseases in Burma, and across its borders.
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  Budget monitoring and policy influence: lessons from civil society budget analysis and advocacy initiatives

  Overseas Development Institute, 2007

  This study examines the issues of budget accountability and budget policies. Within budget acountability it looks at budget groups’ impact on levels of budget transparency, public literacy and awareness of budget issues, and public engagement with budget processes. Budget policy includes for example investigation into the improvements in budget systems and shifts in allocations.
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  Kuwait: politics in a participatory emirate

  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 2007

  This document discusses the challenges facing political and economic development and reform in Kuwait. It specifically focuses on the roots for reform, the process of reform itself as well as future prospects for reform in Kuwait.
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  Nepal's troubled Tarai region

  International Crisis Group, 2007

  Unrest in the Tarai plains has exposed the weaknesses of Nepal’s peace process, could derail forthcoming elections for a constituent assembly and, if not properly addressed, could start a new form of conflict, this report warns. It describes how demands for political representation cut to the heart of the peace deal and constitutional process, as well as posing a direct challeng

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