Citizen Participation

NDI Poll: Georgian Dream, Ivanishvili Remain Most Popular; UNM Continues to be Seen as Strongest Opposition Party

TBILISI - Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili remains the most popular political leader in Georgia with a 69 percent approval rating, while 52 percent rate the Georgian Dream Coalition as the “party” closest to them, according to the findings of a public opinion survey released here today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI). Forty-seven percent named the United National Movement (UNM) as the strongest opposition party in the country.

NDI Poll: Georgians Say Government is Making Changes That Matter to Them; Issue Priorities Remain Unchanged

TBILISI – A survey of public opinion in Georgia, released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI), shows that by a 62 to 27 percent margin Georgians see the current government as making changes that matter to them. Jobs continue to be the highest priority issue with 61 percent ranking it as number one, while territorial integrity and affordable healthcare are the second and third priority issues at 34 and 30 percent respectively.

Public Attitudes in Georgia: Results of a June 2013 Survey

Colombia Panel Examines Impact of Out Politicians, Officials | May 31, 2013

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More than 150 people attended a panel discussion in the Colombian capital on Thursday that discussed how out politicians and elected officials can advance the LGBT rights movement in Colombia and in the United States.

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Radio Drama Promotes Women and Youth Political Participation in Northern Nigeria

In one episode of the Nigerian radio drama Dukan Karshe, a young man and woman decide to run for their local council to correct injustices, including government funds being diverted from schools and hospitals to line the pockets of local politicians. “It is time for us as women to take part fully in politics,” the woman says. “We are the mothers. We know what is good for our community.”

Key participants in Chile’s 1988 plebiscite reflect on their experiences working on the campaign that ousted General Augusto Pinochet and marked the country’s return to democracy. This film capsulizes comments made at a screening of the movie “NO” by Genaro Arriagada, former national director of the “NO” Campaign, former Chilean ambassador to the U.S.

With Yemen’s National Dialogue Conference (NDC) well underway, 565 Yemenis from all segments of society are working together to develop a new government and move away from the country's long history of corruption and authoritarian rule. The National Dialogue is a critical part of Yemen’s two-year transition from the 33-year rule of President Ali Abdullah Saleh to national elections to be held next year.