UNDP-POGAR: Programme on Governance in the Arab Region: Publications

A Crucial Decade of Reforms in Morocco [Arabic]. 2008 - Arab Reform Initiative [brief description]

This report discusses current reform in Morocco through examining the issue of reform as perceived by a sample of political activities of different intellectual orientations, as well as by analyzing the outcomes of existing reform workshops.

A Comparison of the Assistance Strategies of the Western Donors [English]. 1997 - Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation. [brief description]

By Michael Dauderstadt. A review of the basic objectives, approaches, and philosophies that guide Western donors' to the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The articles provide a useful historical and analytic comparative review of international assistance strategies.

A Mandate for Reform - Focus Group Report on Public Attitudes to Politics, Electoral law and parties [English]. 2006 - Lebanese Center for Policy Studies [brief description]

The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (LCPS), in cooperation with the National Democratic Institute (NDI), conducted a 9 focus groups in Beirut and found that political and confessional tensions have risen compared to the unity found in a prior study five months ago, and that serious divisions exist around the Mehlis and Roed-Larsen Reports that may point to turbulence in Lebanese politics in the days ahead.

This paper attempts to fill the absence of a quantifiable definition of “good government” by developing a gauge of the quality of government through the construction of an index of governance quality for a sample of 80 countries.

This issue of Economic Perspectives aims to give readers an overview of the principles of corporate governance, current trends in U.S. and international policies affecting businesses and business managers, and the work that is being carried out by governments and businesses alike to create a more transparent and accountable corporate environment.

Advancing the Freedom Agenda: Time for a Recalibration? [English]. 2006 - Freedom House [brief description]

This paper examines how democracy promotion was at its best but then September 11 happened and the “freedom agenda” that recently seemed on the ascendancy is now under siege both within the United States and the broader international community.

After the Coup Mauritania Needs European Union Internationalism, not a United States War on Terror [English]. - The Oxford Council on Good Governance [brief description]

This paper argues that the coup in Mauritania clearly reflects current international politics and is as such heavily influenced by the so-called war on terror, economic and geo-strategic considerations.

Aftermath of the Hamas Tsunami [English]. 2006 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

The study addresses four questions: What did Palestinians vote for on January 25? What agenda and set of priorities is Hamas likely to pursue? What is Hamas likely to be able to do with a parliamentary majority? What choices do Western donor states have—is there any possibility of coaxing Hamas into a more promising set of positions regarding Israel?

This paper explains how a simple variant of unobserved components model can be used to combine the information from these different sources into aggregate governance indicators.

Aid Dependence and the Quality of Governance: A Cross-Country Empirical Analysis [English]. - World Bank [brief description]

The analyses of cross-country data in this paper provide evidence that higher aid levels erode the quality of governance, as measured by indexes of bureaucratic quality, corruption, and the rule of law.

Aligning Public Governance Reform to Development in the Arab Region [English]. 2005 - United Nations Development Programme - Programme on Governance in the Arab Region (UNDP-POGAR) [brief description]

The objective of this report is to examine the state of the public administration and the ongoing modernizing initiatives in a number of Arab countries.

Altered States: Globalization, Sovereignty, and Governance [English]. 2003 - International Development Research Centre [brief description]

In Altered States, the authors provide practical recommendations for improved governance and for strengthening and reforming the United Nations. They explore the dynamics of globalization and discuss what makes today's globalization distinct.

Amalgamation Is a Solution in Jordan [English]. 2002 - World Bank Group - Mediterranean Development Forum IV. [brief description]

By Malkawi, Fuad, October 9, 2002. This paper was presented during the 5th session under the title "Success Stories in Municipal Service Delivery and Local Government Capacity Building in the MENA Region". Fourth Mediterranean Development Forum, held from October 6-9, 2002, Amman-Jordan.

Amnesty International - Online documentation - Djibouti [English][Arabic][French].

Analytical Review of Capacity Assessment Methodologies [English]. 1994 - United Nations Development Programme [brief description]

The UNDP has come to recognize the need for sharpening the concept of and improving techniques for capacity building. This report is the result of the capacity assessment methodology review.

Applying a Simple Measure of Good Governance to the Debate on Fiscal Decentralization [English]. 1998 - World Bank [brief description]

The paper presents an approach to the measurement of governance quality. It applies this measurement to the decentralization debate, and notes limitations of the approach.

Aqaba Special Economic Zone, Jordan: A Case Study of Governance [English]. 2005 - Zentrum fur Entwicklungsforschung (ZEF) Center for Development Research [brief description]

Although the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) is not exclusively or even mainly a governance-related initiative, this case study focuses on governance reform. It stresses the implications of the ASEZ vis-à-vis key dimensions of governance including structure of government, political accountability, private sector environment, civil society voice and participation, and public sector management.

Arab Civil Societies and Public Governance Reforms, An Analytical Framework and Overview [English]. 2005 - United Nations Development Programme - Programme on Governance in the Arab Region (UNDP-POGAR) [brief description]

The objective of this report is to examine the state of civil societies and the ongoing modernizing initiatives in a number of Arab countries.

Arab Forum Bulletin: February 2008 [English][Arabic]. 2008 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

This is the Arab Reform Bulletin for the month of February 2008 published by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

This is a news service provided on the Arabic website of the United Nations Development Programme - Programme on Governance in the Arab Region (UNDP-POGAR). The Newsletter captures significant events that are reshaping Arab governance or reflecting new practices of the region’s 20 countries to regional and international initiatives for reform. The Newsletter reports, directly from Arabic news sources, on events as they relate to the themes of participation, the rule of law, and transparency and accountability.

The Arab Insight quarterly journal offers in-depth analyses and commentaries on issues pertinent to the region, including perspectives from individuals in the media, government, civil society and academia, allowing voices in the Middle East to be better represented in the marketplace of ideas and debate in the United States.

Arab Reform Bulletin - Special issue on Arab media and reform - December 2004 [English][Arabic]. 2004 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

This special issue of the Arab Reform Bulletin, published by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, December 2004, explores the role of Arab media in political reform.

Arab Reform Bulletin: April 2004 [English]. 2004 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin addresses political reform in the Middle East. The monthly offers analysis from U.S.-based and Middle Eastern political experts, as well as news synopses and annotated resource guides.

Arab Reform Bulletin: December 2005 [English][Arabic]. 2005 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: December 2006 [English][Arabic]. 2006 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: December 2007 [English][Arabic]. 2007 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: February 2004 [English]. 2004 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: February 2005 [English][Arabic]. 2005 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: February 2006 [English][Arabic]. 2006 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: February 2007 [English][Arabic]. 2007 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: February 2008 [English][Arabic]. 2008 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: January 2004 [English]. 2004 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: July 2003 [English]. 2003 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: July 2004 [English]. 2004 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: July 2005 [English]. 2005 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: July 2007 [English]. 2007 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: June 2003 [English]. 2003 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: March 2004 [English]. 2004 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: November 2003 [English]. 2003 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: November 2004 [English][Arabic]. 2004 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: November 2005 [English][Arabic]. 2005 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: November 2006 [English][Arabic]. 2006 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: November 2007 [English][Arabic]. 2007 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: October 2003 [English]. 2003 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: October 2004 [English][Arabic]. 2004 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: October 2005 [English][Arabic]. 2005 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: October 2006 [English][Arabic]. 2006 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: October 2007 [English][Arabic]. 2007 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: September 2003 [English]. 2003 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: September 2004 [English][Arabic]. 2004 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: September 2005 [English][Arabic]. 2005 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: September 2006 [English][Arabic]. 2006 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Arab Reform Bulletin: September 2007 [English][Arabic]. 2007 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

Assessing America's War on Terror: Confronting Insurgency, Cementing Primacy [English]. 2004 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

This paper draws on recent government service and offers a distinctive perspective of U.S. foreign policy at the intersection of two interlocking challenges: the prosecution of the war on terrorism and the maintenance of U.S. preeminence.

Assessing the Political Stability of Oman [English]. 2004 - Middle East Review of International Affairs [brief description]

This article examines the challenges Oman is facing economically and politically. It assesses the implications of its population growth while its oil reserves are declining.

Authoritarian Rule and Democracy in Africa: A Theoretical Discourse [English]. 1991 - United Nations Research Institute for Social Development [brief description]

This paper forms part of the ongoing work in the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development on the social and political dynamics of economic crisis and structural adjustment and more generally of its work on participation, democracy and development.

Ayatollah Sistani and the Democratization of Post-Ba'athist Iraq [English]. 2007 - United States Institute of Peace (USIP) [brief description]

This report examines the role of Ayatollah Ali Hussaini Sistani in the democratization of post-Ba‘athist Iraq.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – Algeria 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index Algeria country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – Bahrain 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index Bahrain country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – Egypt 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index Egypt country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – Iraq 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index Iraq country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – Jordan 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index Jordan country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – Libya 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index Libya country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – Morocco 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index Morocco country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – Saudi Arabia 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index Saudi Arabia country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – Sudan 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index Sudan country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – Syria 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index Syria country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – Tunisia 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index Tunisia country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – United Arab Emirates 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index United Arab Emirates country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Bertelsmann Transformation Index Country Report – Yemen 2006 [English]. 2006 - Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation index [brief description]

This Bertelsmann Transformation Index Yemen country report provides detailed information on the factors of assessment for each country examined, such as the status of development, problems specific to the country and management performance. The analysis allows for a focused comparison of reform policies with results that point to successful factors and strategies in individual states.

Between Impediment and Advantage Saddam's Iraq [English]. 2005 - United States Institute of Peace [brief description]

This analysis provides a backdrop to the ongoing conflict with Iraq and helps understand the significance of Saddam Hussein in Iraqi politics and the forces with which he tackles as he makes decisions about compliance with international demands.

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile: Algeria [English].

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile: Bahrain [English].

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile: Comoros [English].

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile: Djibouti [English].

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile: Lebanon [English].

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile: Mauritania [English].

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile: Morocco [English].

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile: Palestine [English].

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile: Saudi Arabia [English].

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile: Somalia [English].

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile: Tunisia [English].

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) - Country Profile: United Arab Emirates [English].

Building Democracy in Iraq [English]. 2003 - Minority Rights Group International [brief description]

This report by the Minority Rights Group International examines the conditions under which Iraq’s next election could be more democratic. It considers the potential risk posed by inter-ethnic and inter-confessional conflict and the actions necessary to try and avoid it.

Building Knowledge Societies: The Renewal of Democratic Practices in Knowledge Societies [English]. 2004 - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization [brief description]

The report focuses on the political consequences of knowledge societies, and their capacities for strengthening democracy and good governance.

Building Sustainable Capacity: Challenges for the Public Sector [English]. 1994 - United Nations Development Programme [brief description]

This study is part of an effort to assess and support more effective capacity building initiatives in developing countries.

Canadian International Development Agency - CIDA'S Policy on Meeting Basic Human Needs [English][French]. 1997 [brief description]

This policy is intended to complement other CIDA policies concerned with increasing the participation of women in development, human rights, democracy and good governance, private sector development, the environment and infrastructure services.

Canadian International Development Agency - Our Commitment to Sustainable Development [English][French]. 1997 [brief description]

The policy details CIDA's approaches and principles of actions, the implementation strategies, and monitoring of policies, in reference to every basic and intermediate human needs.

Canadian International Development Agency - Policy for CIDA on Human Rights, Democratization and Good Governance [English][French]. 1996 [brief description]

The Government of Canada's policy for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) on human rights, democracy and good governance is situated within the framework of the Canadian foreign policy and overall Government objectives: "Canada in the World".

Capacity Assessment and Development: In Systems and Strategic Management Context - Technical advisory paper 3 [English]. 1998 - United Nations Development Programme [brief description]

This Technical Advisory Paper (TAP) focuses on assessing capacity development requirements and then planning for them in a manner that is sustainable.

Capacity Assessment Guidelines the Programme Approach: Assessment Levels and Methods [English]. 1996 - United Nations Development Programme [brief description]

This guide to capacity assessment within the programme approach is intended to be useful to those who are engaged in programme-project design, planning and implementation at the country office and headquarters level; those officials who are engaged in programme-project design, planning and implementation within relevant national ministries and departments; and those persons within the NGO and Private Sector who are engaged in national programme-project design, planning and implementation.

Capacity Development - Technical Advisory Paper II [English][French]. 1997 - United Nations Development Programme [brief description]

This Technical Advisory Paper details UNDP's definition and approach to capacity development based on three cornerstones. It emphasizes better use and empowerment of individuals and organizations.

Capacity Development for Governance for Sustainable Human Development [English]. 1996 - United Nations Development Programme [brief description]

These guidelines provide the rationale for UNDP’s approach to the realization of its mission with regard to capacity development for governance for sustainable human development.

Capacity Development: Lessons Experience and Guiding Principles [English]. 1998 - United Nations Development Programme. [brief description]

The document assists UNDP country offices to understand more clearly how to support governments in the development of national capacity. The document draws upon lessons learned in order to set out guiding principles for capacity development.

Capbuild for Institutions: UNDP's Design Assistance for Institution-Building Projects, 1997 [English]. 1998 - United Nations Development Programme [brief description]

CAPBUILD is a Project Design Assistant. It combines the templates and instructions for preparing the documentation with expert guidance and commentary.

Centre of Arabic Business: the Basis of Its Success to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century [Arabic]. 2002 [brief description]

This is an annual meeting address by the World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn, September 23, 1997 in which he outlined the World Bank's basic policies of world development and pointed to the link between good economic performance and open governance.

CIDA's Social Development Priorities - A Framework for Action [English][French]. 2000 - Canadian International Development Agency [brief description]

A policy report detailing Canada's social development priorities for 2000-2005—social development, health and nutrition, basic education, HIV/AIDS, and child protection—with gender equality and promotion of human rights as integral part of these priorities.

This article uses a cross-national data set on the performance of government investment projects financed by the World Bank to expatriate the link between government efficacy and governance. It demonstrates a strong empirical link between civil liberties and the performance of government projects.

Presentation of Pr. Fadhel Moussa at the Conference on Good Governance for Development in the Arab Countries, Dead Sea - Jordan, February 6-7, 2005.

Civil Society and Civil Economy: the Next Decade of Corporate Governance [English][Arabic]. 2004 - Center For International Private Enterprise (CIPE) [brief description]

by Stephen Davis, The author argues that the formulation of civil society and civil economy necessitates strong institutions - similar to those involved in creating a strong civil society- accountable to their investors that work to build institutions that promote the fusion of accountability and commerce and promote corporate governance.

Civil Society and Democratization in the Arab World [English]. 2005 - Middle East Review of International Affairs [brief description]

The article attacks the "civil society" thesis, as a prevailing assumption of political analysis in the Arab world today, which argues that vigorous civic activism can generate democratic regime change.

Conference on Good Governance for Development in the Arab Countries - Summary Report [Arabic]. 2005 [brief description]

Report of the Conference on "Conference on Good Governance for Development in the Arab Countries", which was held in The Dead Sea, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on February 6-7, 2005.

Corporate Governance in Lebanon: an Investor Perspective [English]. 2005 - Institute of International Finance, Inc. [brief description]

This report presents the assessments and recommendations of members of the Institute of International Finance (IIF) Lebanon Task Force who engaged in a dialogue with government officials, regulators, and members of associations and groups active in corporate governance. The Task Force offers a guidepost as to where Lebanon stands relative to the investment environment that members of the IIF Equity Advisory Group would like to see develop in key emerging market countries.

Country Profile of the Department for International Development on Jordan [English].

Country Profile of the Department for International Development on Sudan [English].

Critical Choices: The United Nations, Networks and the Future of Global Governance [English][French]. 2000 - International Development Research Centre [brief description]

This book outlines promising ways of how global public policy networks can help to meet the governance challenges of the 21st century and equips policymakers with a practical toolbox to manage globalization. It is in the interest of governments to engage in these “coalitions for change” to better be able to meet their responsibilities toward their citizens.

Dangerous Alliances: Politics in North Africa [English]. 2003 - Middle East Institute [brief description]

Dr. Garon explains that contrary to the image portrayed abroad and domestically of Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco as nations that have undergone - or are in the process of undergoing - democratic transitions, these countries are actually ruled by authoritarian regimes whose leaders, fueled by self-preservation, convincingly speak the language of democracy while completely failing to implement democratic practices.

Dangers of Political Exclusion: Egypt's Islamist Problem [English]. 2005 - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace [brief description]

This paper focuses on the relationship between religious authority and political authority as it unfolds and outlines the motivations, interests, strategies, and agendas of the institutions that represent and speak for Islam and those that represent the state and act in its name.

Darfur Crisis: Death Estimates Demonstrate Severity of Crisis, but Their Accuracy and Credibility Could Be Enhanced [English]. 2006 - United States Government Accountability Office [brief description]

This report evaluates six Darfur death estimates, identifies general challenges to estimating deaths in such crises, and discusses measures to improve death estimates.

Darfur Crisis: Progress in Aid and Peace Monitoring Threatened by Ongoing Violence and Operational Challenges [English]. 2006 - United States Government Accountability Office [brief description]

This report reviews U.S. humanitarian assistance provided to Darfur and the challenges that have been encountered and the African Union efforts to fulfill its mandate and challenges that have affected these efforts.

This report examines two years of crisis in Darfur, the deteriorating humanitarian, security and political situation and how the international community is failing to protect civilians or influence the Sudanese government to do so.

Deception and Lies: Freedom of Expression in Tunisia Remains under Siege Six Months after the World Summit on the Information Society [English][Arabic]. 2006 - International Freedom of Expression Exchange [brief description]

This report is based on a fact-finding mission to Tunisia undertaken from 18 to 22 April 2006 by members of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) Tunisia Monitoring Group (IFEX-TMG) to follow up on progress made on the status of freedom of expression in Tunisia after the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) was held in Tunisia in November 2005.

Democracies in Muslim Countries and the Tunisian Case: What is Essential, What is Nice and What Works? [English]. 2005 - Middle East Institute

Democracy and Governance: A Conceptual Framework [English]. 1998 - USAID Center for Democracy and Governance [brief description]

This publication describes the approach of the USAID's Center for Democracy and Governance assistance programs in the areas of rule of law, elections and political processes, civil society, and governance.

If democratic systems, regardless of the form they take, are not the offspring of their own environment, and if they do not grow in a natural and healthy way until they become a popular demand that reflects people's awareness and recognition of their essence and appearance in society, then all pressures in the world could not establish a real and politically efficient and effective democracy.

Democracy Assessment: the Basics of the International IDEA Assessment Framework [English][Arabic][French]. 2004 - International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.

Democracy Assistance Trends in the Arab Region [English]. 2004 - Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance [brief description]

This note summarizes some aspects of democracy assistance trends in the Arab World. It is just a preliminary attempt at identifying trends in democracy assistance, based on donor action in the last three years.

Democracy at large is a quarterly magazine designed for democracy-building professionals and people interested in democracy development worldwide. It is published by the International Foundation for Election Systems, an international, non-profit organization that supports the building of democratic societies.

This is the report of a poll that aims to track the opinion of Jordanian citizens on the democratic transformation in general. It includes measuring the level of democracy as perceived by citizens, what democracy means to Jordanians, and what kind of political system Jordanians prefer.

Democracy in the Desert: Civil Society, Nation-Building and Empire [English]. 2004 - Crisis States Research Centre [brief description]

This paper examines the prospects for US Empire, focusing on the problem of nation building, and in particular the role of a well-functioning civil society in making democracy work.

Democracy in the Making: Key Options in Iraq's Democratization Process [English][Arabic]. 2005 - Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) [brief description]

This document consists of three different policy briefings on constitution-building processes, electoral system design and political parties in divided societies. They are essentially based on a comparative analysis at global scale and are the result of the three main areas of thematic work International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) has been doing in the past years.

Democratic Constitution Making [English]. 2003 - United States Institute of Peace [brief description]

The report examines the role of constitution making as part of peacemaking, particularly in divided societies. It analyzes recent practices of constitution making across the globe and documents the emergence of international human rights norms that recognize the rights to public participation in changing and or creating a constitution.

Democratic Governance Thematic Trust Fund - Annual Report 2002 [English]. 2003 - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) [brief description]

This is the 2002 Annual Report of the Democratic Governance Thematic Trust Fund, which is managed by the Institutional Development Group (IDG) in the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Bureau of Development Policy (BDP).

Democratic Governance Thematic Trust Fund - Annual Report 2003 [English]. 2004 - United Nations Development Programme [brief description]

This is the 2003 Annual Report of the Democratic Governance Thematic Trust Fund, which is managed by the Institutional Development Group (IDG) in the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Bureau of Development Policy (BDP).

Democratic Governance Thematic Trust Fund - Annual Report 2004 [English]. 2005 - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) [brief description]

This is the 2004 Annual Report of the Democratic Governance Thematic Trust Fund, which is managed by the Institutional Development Group (IDG) in the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Bureau of Development Policy (BDP).

Democratization Development [English]. 2002 - United Nations Research Institute for Social Development [brief description]

This paper reflects on the inter-relationships between two key components of the secularized liberal image of the good society; political democracy and economic development.

Democratization with Inclusion - Political Reforms and People’s Empowerment at the Grassroots [English]. 2003 - United Nations Development Programme [brief description]

This is a background paper for the Human Development Report 2003. The paper identifies the range of political reforms that gained momentum in recent years and examines how these have worked in practice, and the conditions that tend to enhance (or undermine) their constructive potential; and focuses on actions that might strengthen that potential and issues that need to be addressed as well as on supportive initiatives, conditions and coalitions that could make a difference.

Development and Global Governance [English]. 1996 - International Development Research Centre [brief description]

A group of experts from all continents met in Ottawa for the Halifax Summit to give challenging advice to the summiteers and beyond, ranging from the view that the G-7 itself is in eclipse to an argument for turning the IMF into a central world bank. This book contains the seven papers and a summary of the discussion from that meeting.

Development-Driven Public Governance Reform in Arab Countries - A Conceptual Paper [English][Arabic]. 2005 [brief description]

This report examines administrative and public governance reform in the Arab region while establishing linkages with development policies and performance.

Disempowering New Democracies and the Persistence of Poverty [English]. 2006 - United Nations Research Institute for Social Development [brief description]

The paper considers two processes taking place simultaneously in developing countries: the adoption of orthodox economic policies during a period of growing awareness of the pervasiveness and persistence of poverty, on the one hand, and the growing political empowerment of the majority of the population through processes of democratization, on the other hand.

Do power-sharing institutions work? Stable democracy and good governance in divided societies [English]. 2005 - Ash Institute - John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University [brief description]

This study compares a broad cross-section of countries worldwide, including many multiethnic states, to investigate the impact of formal power-sharing institutions (PR electoral systems and federalism) on several indicators of democratic stability and good governance.

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