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New Public Opinion Research Finds Growing Frustration Across Tunisia

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A voter reads up on the different political parties running in October's National Constituent Assembly election. Photo by NDITech

Tunisians remain committed to the democratic process but are becoming increasingly disappointed with their government’s perceived lack of accomplishments, according to the findings of a new round of NDI focus group research.

Kyrgyzstan NGO Pushes For a More Transparent Parliament

A nongovernmental organization (NGO) in Kyrgyzstan has achieved an initial victory in its long-term effort to push for more transparency in parliament.

Cambodians Emphasize Issues Over Personality at Local Debates

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Before heading to the polls to elect local representatives on June 3, Cambodian voters learned about political parties’ platforms at 10 public debates held around the country. Cambodia has 1,633 commune councils – a governing body with five to 11 members responsible for the oversight of land use, licensing and development for approximately 10 villages. In this predominantly rural nation, commune councils serve an important role in establishing trust at the local level between government and citizens.

Global Parliamentary Report Analyzes Changing Relationship Between Constituents and Representatives

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The evolving relationship between citizens and their representatives is the featured subject of a new Global Parliamentary Report, a joint effort by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The report, which aims to help parliaments, politicians and parliamentary staff fulfill their representative role, was the subject of a panel discussion at NDI on July 17.

 

NDI Mourns The Death of Cuban Activist Oswaldo Payá

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The National Democratic Institute mourns the tragic loss of Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, the Cuban democracy leader who died in a car crash in the eastern province of Granma, Cuba, on July 22.  

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