Author:
David A. Caragliano
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
04/04/2013
Resource Type:
Publication
Language:
English
For at least a decade, governments have considered mandating Web users to register their real names and identification numbers with online service providers before posting comments on the providers’ websites. The idea is that real names contribute to responsible speech. Facebook has consistently argued that its real name policy is fundamental to an atmosphere of civility and trust. Citing similar rationales, South Korea and China have implemented real name registration systems. These three cases provide insight into the difficulties of implementing a real name system. Given the challenges identified in this paper, real name registration may prove a less potent tool than either its critics or its advocates suggest.
Media Type:
.pdf
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
11/21/2012
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
Despite constitutional provisions calling for local elections to occur every five years, none have occurred in Malawi since 2000. In the absence of elected local representation, many Malawian citizens feel powerless to improve the quality of their lives, a focus group research study has found. Despite this frustration, Malawians still strongly embrace democratic ideals and democracy’s ability to empower citizens to participate in their own governance.
Despite constitutional provisions calling for local elections to occur every five years, none have occurred in Malawi since 2000. In the absence of elected local representation, many Malawian citizens feel powerless to improve the quality of their lives, a focus group research study has found. Despite this frustration, Malawians still strongly embrace democratic ideals and democracy’s ability to empower citizens to participate in their own governance.
Author:
Traci D. Cook, Dr. Leben Nelson Moro
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
03/22/2012
Resource Type:
Focus Group
Language:
English
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
11/20/2011
Resource Type:
Focus Group
Language:
Arabic, English
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
11/17/2011
Resource Type:
Press Release
Language:
English
Author:
The Coalition for Democracy and Civil Society
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
10/23/2011
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
Author:
The Coalition for Democracy and Civil Society
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
10/04/2011
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
Author:
Neil Nevitte
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Resource Type:
Survey
Language:
English, español
Author:
Andrea L. Levy
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
09/01/2011
Resource Type:
Focus Group
Language:
English
Author:
Laura L. Thornton
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
02/18/2011
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
Media Type:
PDF
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