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Models of Federal Power Sharing

Written for people engaged in nation-building activities, this paper provides practical examples of ways and means to recognize and accommodate two or more national groups living within a single country. This paper describes basic characteristics of governance models. Included is a list of questions related to federalism in situations where there has been a history of conflict and distrust among groups.

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Transparent Government, Developing Public Access to Government Information

Citizen access to government information is essential to developing and maintaining a civil and democratic society. This handbook discusses the benefits of and precedents for freedom of information laws. It also serves as a guide to developing and implementing successful versions of these laws. Suggested best practices are derived from the experiences of a variety of nations.

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Lobbying Parliament: A Guide for NGO's

NGOs can play an important role in the democratic process and make citizen’s concerns heard by lobbying parliament. This guide outlines the various types of lobbying and provides an introduction to effective approaches and tactics for lobbying parliament.

محاولة الضغط على البرلمان: دليل المنظمات غير الحكومية

الناشر: منشورات المعهد الديمقراطي الوطني.

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