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Afghanistan Election Lays Groundwork for Historic Transfer of Power, NDI Mission Finds
KABUL - Setting the stage for the historic transfer of power from one democratically elected government to the next, Afghans came out in large numbers June 14 to participate in the nation's first presidential runoff election.

Development of Parliamentary Research Services in Central Europe and the Western Balkans
The democratic transition of the last 20 years in Central Europe and the Western Balkans has resulted in a rapid increase in the information available to parliaments. Thus, parliamentary research services must be adaptive and strategic in their provision of information to help members of parliament, committees and parliamentary staff amend laws and conduct government oversight.