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The preservation of democracy is key to stability and security in the wake of the August conflict with Russia, former Georgian Parliament Speaker Nino Burjanadze said at a Dec. 19 briefing at NDI. Burjanadze discussed the importance of strong democratic institutions, free media and an independent judiciary. She expressed hope that the establishment of a new political party launched in October, the Democratic Movement-United Georgia, would provide another constructive opposition voice.
Partner Spotlight
Strengthening the building blocks of democratic legislatures – transparency, accountability, oversight, responsiveness and effective legislation – is among the goals of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP). HDP currently has 14 partner countries on five continents. Members of Parliament and staff members from four of those countries were involved in two programs that NDI organized with HDP this fall.
Georgia
NDI has worked in Georgia since 1994, and has conducted programs in political party development, parliamentary strengthening, safeguarding elections, civil society development, women’s political participation, and local governance. In the lead-up to Georgia’s 2003 democratic transition, NDI provided extensive training to political parties, fostered dialogue among political party leaders, and supported domestic election monitors. Since 2003, NDI has provided technical assistance and support to parliament, supported local civic actors working to bolster public involvement in the reform process, provided technical assistance for election monitoring efforts, and conducted public opinion research examining citizens’ attitudes toward reforms.
Parliamentary Development
Women’s Political Participation
Civil Society Strengthening
International Election Monitoring
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