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Curing the Curse: Revenue, Representation, and Regime in Africa
Description: Does African dependence on foreign aid undermine the evolution of representative institutions? Using cross-national data and public opinion data, Olufunmbi M. Elemo, a PhD candidate in political science at Michigan State University and a Manatt fellow, shows that as government aid dependence increases, perceptions of political efficacy and access to public services diminishes across Africa.
November 29, 2008
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Jamie Dettmer Monitoring the Polls -- Locally and Globally
Jamie Dettmer explains why Americans should celebrate their democracy - The Kojo Nnamdi Show
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A Study of Political Party Assistance in Eastern Europe and Eurasia
Under a joint project of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. State Department (EUR/ACE), Democracy International (DI) conducted a comprehensive study of efforts to assist political party development in Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
June 15, 2007
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Kyrgyzstan Protests
Thousands of protesters are taking to the streets of Kyrgyzstan's capital to call for the resignation of President Kurmanbek Bakiev. The president said in a televised address that he would not step down.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
So Why don't you vote?
“So Why don’t You Vote” is a one page article published in “The Christian Science Monitor” in 2000. The article provides some global statistics on the US’ ranking in voter participation as well solutions to the overall low voter participation. The piece was released in lead up to the presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.
Election Material
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Test your civic imagination
“Test Your Civic Imagination” is an article that appeared in the October 19, 2000 edition of “The Christian Science Monitor.” The piece focuses on civic participation in that year’s presidential election and urges American’s to vote and reverse the trend of low voter participation. Also included is an article titled “The Joy of Voting.” This article provides one citizen’s anecdote as to why they think voting is valuable. These articles were released in lead up to the November 7, 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.
Election Material
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Democratic Party Platform 2000
“Democratic Party Platform 2000” is a 2000 Democratic Platform survey sample prepared for Mrs. Romila Sodhir by the Democratic National Committee. The survey document includes a personal information section and it contains sections that are to be appreciated by the respondent on the following topics: national priorities, a list of the issues and the Democratic Party approach to them, and an Additional comments section. Additionally, it includes a contribution form to be donated to the Democratic National Committee.
Election Material
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Juluka
This April/May 1996 issue of “Juluka” focuses on the link between turbulence in South Africa’s economy and its uncertain political landscape. Anxieties regarding the health of President Mandela and trepidation towards the fiscal policies of his potential successor, Deputy-President Thabo Mbeki, have been cited as possible reasons for the economic struggles. This issue of “Juluka” also focuses on South African youth and the Orlando West community center.
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Don't Like the System? Change it
This is a one page article from the “Commentary” section of the Sunday December 29, 1991 edition of the St. Louis “Post-Dispatch.” The piece is calling on citizens of the State of Missouri to enter public life and become active participants in the political process. The author claims that now, more than ever, there is a desperate need for strong able minded people to enter into politics.