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Resources
Large Cities in CEE - Communication with Citizens and Public Participation
Between April and May 2021, NDI polled citizens in cities of the four Visegrad countries: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The selected cities are considered nationally significant, by the measure of population or by other characteristics, such as position as a regional capital. The questionnaire engaged citizens on how they access information about the city and their preferences for engagement.
European Democracy Youth Network Opens Headquarters; Seeks Partners Committed to Supporting Young People Who Are Committed to Safeguarding Democracy
Two and half years after the European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN) was launched with support from the U.S. Agency of International Development, the network is opening its office headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Youth Attitudes on Politics and Democracy in Central Europe
Between June and July 2020, NDI conducted four public opinion polls of young people in cooperation with research partners based in each of the Visegrad countries. The questionnaire engaged young people on their attitudes toward relevant national issues; the priorities influencing their voting intentions; and the responsiveness of government institutions and political parties to young citizen’s priorities. NDI research found:
Youth Attitudes of Politics and Democracy: Slovakia
Between June and July 2020, NDI conducted four public opinion polls of young people in cooperation with research partners based in each of the Visegrad countries: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The quantitative polls engaged up to 1,000 respondents in each country using Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI) methodology. The questionnaire engaged young people on their attitudes toward relevant national issues; the priorities influencing their voting intentions; the state of democratic governance and youth inclusion in decision-making; and the responsiveness of government institutions and political parties to citizens.
WORLD HERE & NOW: Pavol Demes with Robert Benjamin
This interview of Robert Benjamin, NDI Regional Director for CEE Programs, was conducted by Pavol Demes as part of a public affairs program that he runs at TASR, the Slovak news agency. The interview focused on general political conditions in Slovakia and Central Europe, and how democracy is faring accordingly.
