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"Other analysts are more optimistic. Barrie Freeman, Director for North Africa at the National Democratic Institute (NDI), is among those who believe democracy will in the end come to Libya. 'A lot of work and preparation have already been done by the NTC in Benghazi,' Freeman says, “but also by the formation of neighborhood councils in Benghazi, even in Tripoli when Gadhafi was fully in control. I think Libyans have been mobilizing for this for many months.
"Freeman says NTC members are also looking at the 'transition experiences' of other nations, drawing on lessons learned by not only in Iraq, but countries in Eastern Europe and Latin America. Freeman believes the NTC is determined to be transparent, to reach out to citizens and to keep the flow of information going. Freeman says she has faith in the Libyan people to make the right choice. 'They see this as their big opportunity. They really want to get it right.' "