Bangladesh: Opposition pivotal pillar of parliamentary democracy: Somnath | Feb. 22, 2009

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Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee emphasised good understanding between the ruling and opposition parties in parliament as he said opposition is a parliament’s pivotal pillar. Somnath was addressing the inaugural ceremony of a four-day parliamentary orientation course for the new members of the 9th Parliament … The Washington-based National Democratic Institute (NDI) and USAID have jointly arranged the programme.

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Bangladesh: Don't let democracy derail again: PM | Feb. 22, 2009

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The prime minister has asked the people to be watchful against any ‘backdoor’ attempts to derail democracy again in Bangladesh, which has experienced military rules and unconstitutional governments in the past. Addressing the first ever orientation workshop for newly elected MPs, the prime minister said the Dec. 29 elections could take place because of "people’s courage".

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NDI regional director due in Yemen next week | Feb. 12, 2009

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Regional director of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) Les Campbell is to pay a visit to Yemen next week. An informed source has said that Campell will meet a number of party leaders in the country to talk about preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections which would be held in April 27.

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Legislatures have a critical role to play in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). This guide provides legislators with information about the EITI process and offers practical suggestions for them to encourage the government to participate and ensure that the EITI program is successful. It is designed primarily for legislators and their staff, but political leaders, government officials, civil society organizations and international actors may also find it helpful.

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