Author:
Nicole Rowsell, Asma Ben Yahia
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
07/27/2012
Resource Type:
Focus Group Report
Language:
English, Arabic
Members of the governing coalition in Tunisia discuss current political events. Photo by Nicholas Collins
In the wake of last October’s constituent assembly elections in Tunisia, a number of political parties have come together in various combinations to form a governing coalition and a workable opposition. Such coalition-building is new to Tunisia, where, until the ouster last year of long-time President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, one-party rule was the norm.
Source:
LA Times
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Published Date:
06/10/2012
Sarah Chayes writes in an oped for the L.A. Times that the main obstacle to Tunisia’s democratization is "acute economic injustice and the pervasive and structured corruption” that set off the Jasmine Revolution last year.
Two women vote in Sousse. Photo by Alexis Arieff
Women of all ages, regions and walks of life took to the streets last year during the uprising that led to the ouster of Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. They participated as candidates and campaigners during the National Constituent Assembly (NCA) elections that followed, encouraged by the country’s new electoral law that required a “zipper system” that alternated men and women on candidate lists. As the political transition continues, Tunisian women are playing active roles in civil society and political parties.
Author:
Gabriella Borovsky and Asma Ben Yahia
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
05/01/2012
Resource Type:
Focus Group Report
Language:
English
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According to a new survey conducted by “I Watch,” an independent Tunisian organization, President Moncef Marzouki saw his popularity decline from 69% in January to 62% in February, while the popularity of his political party, Congress for the Republic (CPR), remained steady at 22% over the same period.
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Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi led a Congressional delegation to Tunisia today, where the Members of Congress met with high-ranking government officials, including Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali.
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
02/17/2012
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
Arabic, English, French
Tunisians were motivated to vote in October by an overwhelming sense of civic duty.
Nearly a year after Tunisia’s nationwide protests led to the overthrow of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and inspired uprisings across the Arab world, Tunisians remain proud of their accomplishments and hold high expectations for their new government, according to recent focus group research conducted by NDI.
Author:
Nicole Rowsell, Asma Ben Yahia
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
01/26/2012
Resource Type:
Focus Group Report
Language:
English, Arabic
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