Nino Burjanadze will discuss the economic and political challenges facing Georgia’s development following the August conflict with Russia.
Ms. Burjanadze served as the Speaker of Parliament from November 2001 to June 2008 and twice served as Acting President of the Republic. She chose not to seek re-election in the May 2008 parliamentary elections. In July, Ms. Burjanadze founded a think tank devoted to developing democratic institutions in Georgia, and in October she announced the formation of a new political party, the Democratic Movement – United Georgia.
The event will be held from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the National Democratic Institute, 2030 M Street, NW, 5th floor.
To RSVP, contact Kristina Jeffers
by email or at 202.728.6353.
Event Date and Time:
Dec. 19, 2008, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Guest:
Street Address:
2030 M St., N.W. (map)
Fifth Floor
Washington, D.C.
Metro: Dupont Circle or Farragut North (Red Line)
Farragut West or Foggy Bottom (Blue/Orange Lines)
Pictured above: Nino Burjanadze (center), speaking with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (left) at an NDI reception during the 2008 International Leaders Forum in Denver. NDI President Kenneth Wollack is at right.
