 |
 |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
For printed copies contact:
World Movement for Democracy |
Reports
The Fourth Assembly was devoted mainly to practical learning, sharing of experiences, and networking among grassroots democrats through topical, functional, and regional workshops to maximize participation and exchange. To the extent possible, simultaneous language interpretation was provided to ensure inclusiveness. Workshops were featured to reflect current challenges to advancing democracy, both globally and regionally.Topical workshops explored the challenges faced by democrats across countries and regions. Topical workshops addressed challenges and issues democrats must address worldwide, with emphasis on the following:
- preparing for democratic breakthroughs and the challenges of consolidation;
- reconciling the universality of democratic principles and different cultural contexts;
- addressing the linkages between democracy and human development;
- confronting the challenges of terrorism and anti-terrorism;
- ensuring the democratic inclusion of women and marginalized populations;
- defining the advantages and disadvantages of populism and nationalism.
Functional workshops enabled participants, such as parliamentarians, research institutes, local government practitioners, democracy assistance foundations, civic educators, youth, and others from all regions to develop strategies for networking and solidarity.
Regional workshops offered an opportunity for those from different areas of democracy work, including political parties, labor organizations, and NGOs, to focus on regional challenges and needs. The regional workshops at the Assembly will also provide opportunities to build on the networking that has taken place since the Third Assembly in February 2004.
All assembly workshops sought to encourage sharing of knowledge and experiences among the diverse geographic and professional backgrounds of participants and introduce innovative approaches used by a variety of organizations. They intended to foster the development of practical agendas for cooperation, exchange and mutual support within networks of like-minded participants. Moreover, the workshops will enable participants to meet and form partnerships with groups outside their existing networks. In most cases, organizations from different global regions were invited to collaborate on the arrangements of the workshops to help ensure the highest degree of relevance and practical focus.
Topical and functional workshops were divided into the following subject areas: Combating Anti-Democratic Forces, Anti-Democratic Uses of Populism and Nationalism, Justice, Pluralism, and Participation, Political Party Building and Elections, Democracy Research and Education, Functional Networking. To view each workshop's report, click on the topic below.
Combating Anti-Democratic Forces- Plenary Session on "Restrictive Laws and Other Government Pressure on NGOs: How Can Democracy NGOs and the Assistance Community Meet the Challenge?"
- Panel Discussion on "People Power Movements: The Role of NGOs Before and After"
- Panel Discussion on "Confronting the Challenges of Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism" Transitional Justice, and Reconciliation
- How to Confront the Misuse of Traditional and Cultural Values by Anti-Democratic Regimes
- Strengthening Democracy through Anti-Corruption Reform: A Private Sector Perspective
- How Can Civil Society and Independent Media Counter Anti-Democratic Uses of Populism and Nationalism
- Tactics and Strategies in Human Rights Struggles: Exploring Adaptability
- How Can the Right to Information Help in the Fight for Transparency?
- How to Get Closed Societies and Failed States on the International Agenda
- Developing Independent and Responsible Media
- Beyond Failed States: Civil Societies in Transition
- Developing Strategy and Tactics in Human Rights: Using the Tactical Map Process
- Plenary Session on "Empowering Women to Fulfill their Roles in a Democratic Society"
- Panel Discussion on "Perspectives on Democratization in Turkey"
- How to Incorporate Minorities and Indigenous Peoples in Multi-Ethnic, Religiously Diverse Societies?
- Civic Experiences in Post-Conflict Reconciliation
- Political Engagement of Youth: What Works?
- Barriers and Breakthroughs: Using Technology to Empower Women's Participation
- The Role of Decentralization and Local Governance in Democratic Consolidation
- Women and the Challenge of Democratic Transition
- Best Practices in Nongovernmental Governance
- Ensuring Democracy in an Age of Economic Transition
- Plenary Session on "Developing Viable Democratic Arenas in Muslim Societies"
- Best Practices in Multi-Party Cooperation
- Political Parties and Civil Society: How to Build Better Relations?
- Islamic-Oriented Political Parties and Democratic Reform
- Building Political Parties in New Democracies
- Election Campaigning in Countries in Transition
Democracy Research and Education
- Measuring Democracy
- Democracy and Human Development: Grasping the Linkages and Addressing the Disappointments
- Teaching Human Rights and Democracy to High School Children
- Democracy Education in Challenging Cultural and Religious Contexts
- Interactive Assessment of Political Organizations: Example of Georgia
- Africa: (Part I) Assessing NEPAD and the African Peer Review Mechanism; (Part II) Violations of Constitutions and Constitutional Reforms
- Asia: Does Profit Come Before Democracy?
- Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia: Promoting Regional Cross-Border Activities in Europe and Eurasia
- Latin America and the Caribbean: Political Parties and Women's Political Participation
- Democracy Building in the Middle East and North Africa: The Role of the Democracy Assistance Dialogue (DAD)
- LusoForum for Democracy
- Regional Democracy Charters
- World Youth Movement for Democracy
- Network of Democracy Research Institutes: Translating Democracy
- Global Forum for Media Development
- International Women's Democracy Network
- Global Network on Local Governance
- International Movement of Parliamentarians for Democracy
- Promoting Human Rights and Democracy: Supporting the Role of the Democracy Caucus in UN Reform
- Creating a Higher Education Network for Democracy
- New Tactics in Human Rights Network
||
|| Site map ||