Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
11/19/2012
Resource Type:
Assessment
Language:
English, Arabic
While the organizational structure for elections has improved in Jordan, voter apathy remains widespread in advance of Jan. 23 legislative polls, according to a pre-election assessment by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
While it may be too late for authorities to make major changes to increase voter confidence before election day, the assessment suggests a number of technical changes that could improve access and transparency for the upcoming polls and would set the stage for deeper reforms for future elections.
Source:
The New York Times
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Published Date:
11/10/2012
Though men have dominated the Arab Spring countries, women are increasingly asserting themselves in political life. Mabrouka M’barek, for example, is a 32-year-old mother who was recently elected to the National Constituent Assembly in Tunisia, and is helping to write the country’s constitution. Male leaders in some countries have acknowledged the need for more women’s representation, and countries like Tunisia and Libya have elected an increasing number of women as members of parliament.
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
11/01/2012
Resource Type:
Press Release
Language:
English
Concerns over unemployment, service delivery, corruption remain
Source:
The New York Times
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Published Date:
09/27/2012
Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki disputes growing fears of an ominous “Salafi Winter,” arguing that the Arab revolution has not failed, but will continue to flourish in his op-edfor the New York Times. The Arab spring has “definitively refuted the myth that democracy and Islam are incompatible,” he argues.
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...Recent opinion surveys, the latest being last month’s US National Democratic Institute research, confirm the primacy of Facebook as a communication tool for young Tunisians.
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A halting and sometimes violent transfer of governing power is under way in Yemen and if the transition goes smoothly, one of the biggest beneficiaries could be the nation’s women.
And Susan Markham, director of women’s political participation at Washington’s National Democratic Institute, said Yemen is “moving in the right direction.”
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
11/09/2010
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
08/31/2012
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English, Arabic, French
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.
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