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    Hong 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.
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    Netherlands Institute for Muliparty Democracy

    The NIMD was established by the Dutch political parties as a response to international requests for support by political parties and groups abroad.
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    National Democratic Institute

    The National Democratonprofit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide.
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    Political party assessment: Afghanistan

    Netherlands Institute for Muliparty Democracy, 2006
    This 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:
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    The African peer review mechanism in Mauritius

    Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project, 2007
    The 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.
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    Associations and the exercise of citizenship in new democracies: evidence from São Paulo and Mexico City

    Centre for the Future State, IDS, 2007
    Associations are often seen in democratic theory as ‘schools of democracy’, which play a critical role in producing civic and active citizens. Based on research in São Paulo and Mexico City, this IDS paper argues that this may not be the case in newer democracies with authoritarian legacies.
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    Electoral systems and the protection and participation of minorities

    Minority Rights Group International, 2006
    This document examines and evaluates the level of minority inclusion in electoral systems in different conflict situations worldwide. It specifically focuses on how the participation of minorities in the legislative process at the stage of electoral reform is a key tool, both in peace building and in future conflict prevention.
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    Reforming the WTO: toward more democratic governance and decision-making

    Gaddafi Development Foundation, 2007
    This paper takes a critical approach to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and proposes a radical solution involving more direct involvement of civil society and the private sector in WTO governing structures. It demonstrates that the WTO is currently not meeting the appropriate standards of democracy and accountability that should govern its operation.
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    The APRM process in Kenya: a pathway to a new state?

    Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project, 2007
    This report takes a critical look at the self-assessment process conducted in Kenya for the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) from February 2004 through March 2006. The review identifies strengths and weaknesses of the APRM self-assessment in Kenya and examines the engagement of civil society organisations with the process.
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    Rural producer organisations and policy formulation in Uganda

    Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research, 2004
    It is increasingly recognised that ordinary people have a right to participate in the design, planning and implementation of policies that affect their lives. This paper examines the strategies used by Rural Producer Organisations (RPOs) to influence policy formulation in Uganda, and documents best practices and strategies.

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