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"The International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics (iKNOW Politics) launched its website, iknowpolitics.org, in Indonesia on Thursday to provide a forum for women to learn about politics from other countries' experiences.

"Creators said the website aimed to increase the participation and effectiveness of women in political life by stimulating dialogue, creating knowledge and sharing experiences.

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"As Jordan heads toward parliamentary elections to be held by the end of 2010, recommendations to reform the electoral system made by the nongovernmental National Center for Human Rights (NHCR) have touched off a firestorm of debate in Jordanian political circles.

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"On May 10, for the first time, Filipinos will choose their local and national leaders through a totally automated election system. The intent is to usher in a new era of politics free of ballot tampering," The New York Times reports. The article cites NDI's pre-election delegation, which detailed concerns about the new automated system.

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Deputy Speaker of Parliament Himiar al-Ahmar and NDI Resident Director Heather Therrien discussed aspects of developing the joint cooperation program between the parliament and the institute. The program includes training parliamentary members and staff with special focus on the committees of media, culture, tourism, health, education, financial affairs, local authority, human rights and constitutional and legal affairs.

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“On May 10, for the first time, Filipinos will choose their local and national leaders through a totally automated election system. The intent is to usher in a new era of politics free of ballot tampering.

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For many South Sudanese, April elections will be their first ever. A network of officials and volunteers are racing against time to educate a mostly illiterate populace on how to vote. Edmund Yakani, the national coordinator for the Sudan Network for Democratic Elections talks of the challenges facing his people as they head to polls next month.

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"A meeting between students and politicians was held Tuesday at Tbilisi State University. The meeting was brokered by the Center for Geopolitical Surveys and was held within the framework of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) meetings.