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Democracy

Nepal in transition: study on the state of democracy

This study presents major findings of a survey conducted in April 2007 by the Nepal Chapter of the State of Democracy in South Asia and International IDEA, which indicate a shift in the people's perspective on democracy and other related issues, compared to an earlier survey conducted in 2004. (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance: March 2008) More info >>

International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports sustainable democracy worldwide and seeks to strengthen democratic institutions and processes. (International IDEA) More info >>

Governance reform in Papua New Guinea

This document investigates problems of governance reform in PNG, with particular attention to subnational government. (John Hopkins University, SAIS: September 2007) More info >>

The new vision of local governance & the evolving roles of local governments

This is a useful background document and introduction to issues related to governance and local government, containing key definitions, theoretical backgrounds, useful comparisons around the world and a range of models for local government. (World Bank: 2006) More info >>

Young democracies in the balance: lessons for the international community

This brief explores the underlying reasons for frequent backsliding in the world's fledgling democracies and offers the international community recommendations for helping them stay on track toward political stability. (Centre for Global Development: 2008) More info >>

Measuring democratic governance

(UNDP: May 2006) More info >>

Democracy at large

A quarterly magazine for development practitioners interested in democracy building worldwide. (Democracy at large) More info >>

Building knowledge societies: The renewal of democratic practices in knowledge societies

Addressing the political consequences of knowledge societies, in particular its capacities for strengthening democracy and good governance. (Harvard University: February 2004) More info >>

Democratisation and political reform in the Asia-Pacific: Is there an Asian model of institutional design?

Policy and Governance Discussion Paper: One of the little-noticed consequences of the democratisation of the Asia-Pacific has been reforms to key political institutions such as electoral systems, political parties, and parliaments. (Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government: 2004) More info >>

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