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David Bakradze, chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, will discuss the status of the Russia-Georgia conflict and other developments in his country at a briefing to be hosted by the National Democratic Institute on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

The event will be held from 3-4:00 p.m. at the National Democratic Institute, 2030 M Street, NW, 5th floor. 

Chairman Bakradze will also discuss the ramifications in Georgia of the conflict, efforts by the government to address these problems and the challenges that lie ahead.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa and the Women’s League of Burma were honored in December 2008 at NDI’s Democracy Luncheon, an event held annually to celebrate champions of democracy from around the world.

Archbishop Tutu was in attendance to receive the W. Averell Harriman Award. A representative of the Women’s League of Burma received the Madeleine K. Albright Grant, named for the chairman of NDI and former secretary of state. Secretary Albright and NDI President Kenneth Wollack presented the awards.