NDI, IRI Honor Aung San Suu Kyi

“Democracy is not perfect, but it is the best system so far,” said Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese activist, member of parliament and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate at a Sept. 19 dinner co-hosted by NDI and the International Republican Institute (IRI). “The best thing about democracy is that it allows for non-violent change in power, without hurt to the country.”

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NDI-Commissioned Public Opinion Survey | Sept. 5, 2012

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U.S. National Democratic Institute (NDI) released on September 5 part of its commissioned public opinion survey, which shows respondents’ attitudes towards broad range of current and policy issues.

The poll, conducted in the first half of August, also includes ratings of political parties and this segment of the survey will be released by NDI on September 7.

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DNC Business Beat | Sept. 4, 2012

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Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers called for more clarity on future environmental regulations as energy companies transition into a period of energy efficiency and emission reduction, during a brief talk at the Duke Energy Center on Monday.

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Dem Plan to Press National Security Advantage in Charlotte | Sept. 3, 2012

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Also on Thursday, the National Democratic Institute will team up with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition to put on an event featuring Albright, Flournoy, former U.S. Ambassador to India Tim Roemer, former Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg, and White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew.

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Tunisia’s New Social Dynamic | Sept. 1, 2012

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...Recent opinion surveys, the latest being last month’s US National Democratic Institute research, confirm the primacy of Facebook as a communication tool for young Tunisians.

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Introducing the Declaration on Parliamentary Openness | Aug. 31, 2012

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In joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP), governments have been going on record in support of more open, participatory and accountable public institutions. To date, 55 governments have agreed to develop national action plans, with civil society input and monitoring, that commit them to this agenda.

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Guinea: Deadlock Over Parliamentary Elections | Aug. 29, 2012

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Political battles have intensified in Guinea after the government thwarted an opposition rally to demand free parliamentary elections, raising fears that a return to stability and development after years of dictatorship and misrule could be in jeopardy...

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Foreign Leaders Will Tour Charlotte on Labor Day | Aug. 24, 2012

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The Charlotte Chamber will be taking scores of foreign dignitaries in town for the Democratic National Convention on a road show through Charlotte, hoping they’ll take the message about Charlotte’s developing industry sectors back to businesses in their countries.

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