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Ex-State Senator From Hendersonville Helps Uzbekistan Develop Leaders

fgalleto — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:18:41 +0000

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Blue Ridge Times-News

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05/06/2012

Clark Plexico, a former three-term state senator from Henderson County during the 1990s, serves as NDI country director in Uzbekistan, where he works with government leaders and continues to focus on emerging leaders. During his recent trip to the U.S., Plexico brought along nine political leaders from Uzbekistan to visit Raleigh and Washington, D.C.

“If you talk to someone who has never had that history of having a democracy or federal system,” Plexico said, “the only way you can really understand it is to see it. So I said, ‘To get to Washington, we have to go to North Carolina.' ” Plexico's group met with several state leaders — some of whom were former colleagues in the '90s — and discussed how things work at the state level. Plexico said the hope is that regional legislatures may be formed in Uzbekistan that would bring elected leaders there “closer to the people.”

Montana Politico Travels the Globe for Democracy

fgalleto — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:03:31 +0000

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Great Falls Tribune

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04/29/2012

David Hunter has been a central figure in Montana politics for more than 30 years. For the past two and a half years, Hunter has set aside his political career in Montana to help transitioning democracies around the world craft the rules of legislative procedure, and to work with novice candidates as they learn the basics of conducting a political campaign.

Working through NDI, a nonprofit organization loosely affiliated with the U.S. Democratic Party, Hunter has traveled to Libya, Nepal and Ukraine but has spent most of his time working in Liberia. "Nobody who currently serves in the legislature in Liberia has ever served in a legislature before," said Hunter. "None of the staff have ever been the staff of a legislative body before. NDI invited me other there to work with Liberia's legislative staff on the basic mechanics of how a legislature works."

Examining the U.S. Policy Response to Entrenched African Leadership

fgalleto — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:57:15 +0000

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Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs

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04/18/2012

Entrenched and often autocratic one-man rule is causing a “democracy deficit” and impeding political development in many African countries, Christopher Fomunyoh, senior associate and regional director for Central and West Africa at NDI, said in congressional testimony April 18. But, speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs, Fomunyoh said that significant political change has occurred in Africa in the last two decades through better elections and peaceful transfers of power. He was joined at the hearing, "U.S. policy response to entrenched African leadership," by Johnnie Carson, assistant secretary of state for African affairs; Earl Gast, assistant administrator for Africa at the U.S. Agency for International Development; and Mo Ibrahim, founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

“Denying leadership opportunities to a whole generation of African youth and emerging leaders deprives Africa and the rest of the world of the tremendous talent, exuberance and energy that the continent is capable of contributing to a better world in the 21st century," Fomunyoh said. While optimistic about the democratic process in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, Fomunyoh warned that backsliding through constitutional change or restricting civil society must be closely guarded against. Using recent elections in Senegal and Cameroon as examples of both extremes, Fomunyoh explained how a vibrant civil society can protect electoral processes and hold leadership accountable. In Senegal, "thanks in large measure to effective grassroots mobilization by Senegalese civil society, the media, youth movements and political parties, the electoral process was safeguarded and the country experienced a credible transition of power," he said.

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In Burkina Faso, Legislators Emphasize Mining Oversight

fgalleto — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:02:48 +0000

Burkina Faso, one of the world’s poorest countries, has turned to gold exports as a way to boost its economy. It doubled gold production from 2009 to 2010 and launched two more mining projects late last year. These developments have created new jobs and other financial benefits, but have also raised some of the concerns that have plagued mining operations in other countries, such as environmental degradation or exploitation of workers.

As mining becomes central to the Burkinabe economy, oversight by the nation’s parliament is a crucial tool in avoiding these problems. To that end, a delegation of members of parliament (MPs) recently visited the Mana gold mine, one of seven industrial mines in Burkina Faso, located 125 miles west of the capital, Ouagadougou. The visiting MPs were members of the Network of Burkinabe Parliamentarians in the Fight Against Corruption (Burkindi), an informal, multiparty network of lawmakers that has been working since 2008 to prevent corruption. They were accompanied by representatives from government ministries and journalists. The site visit was organized by NDI.

Members of Burkindi visit the Mana gold mine.

The delegation visited the open-pit mine, as well as an exploration site, where miners are searching for new gold deposits; the mine laboratory, which tests samples to determine the quality of the gold; and the site where mine waste, such as used water and gold residue, is dumped. The mine director said that measures are taken to preserve the environment, including regular tests of the wastewater and the local water supply to limit pollution and monitor contamination. MPs interviewed mine officials about the impact of the open-air dump on the health of citizens and discussed concerns about the social impact of the mine, including its ability to create jobs for young people.

The delegation also met with citizens of Bana, the surrounding town. Residents hailed the jobs created by the mine, which has employed 564 people — 167 of them local — since its opening in 2008. But they also shared grievances, saying that the mine is not hiring as many young people as residents had hoped. Citizens also said that since the mine was built on what had been viable farmland, the nearby village of Somona was suffering from a shortage of arable land and needed the mine to create more jobs to help village residents. MPs took note of these complaints and will investigate them further.

The coordinator of Burkindi, Maurice Dieudonné Bonanet, said the MPs will provide recommendations to the mining company and the government based on what they learned from the site visit. The MPs will continue to monitor the situation as the mining company works to address the grievances voiced by citizens, according to Alfred Sanou, an MP from the ruling party in Houet province.

NDI has worked with governments throughout Africa since 2008 to improve transparency and government oversight of extractive industries. In 2008 the Institute published Transparency and Accountability in Africa’s Extractive Industries: The Role of the Legislature and followed by The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Guide for Legislators: How to Support and Strengthen Resource Transparency in 2009 to help African lawmakers as they work to curb corruption and increase transparency in the mining industry.

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Published May 8, 2012

Monitoring Groups Agree to Work Together to Advance Parliamentary Transparency

fgalleto — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:32:27 +0000

For the first time, a broad and diverse gathering of civil society representatives from 37 countries convened in Washington this week and established a shared commitment to advocate for strong, open parliaments that embody citizens' voices.

The conference, which ran from April 30 to May 2, provided an opportunity for parliamentary monitoring organizations (PMOs) from all regions of the world to share their experiences and good practices on a host of topics, from monitoring political finance to advocating for greater transparency of parliamentary information. The conference was co-hosted by the Latin American Network for Legislative Transparency, the Sunlight Foundation and NDI.

U.S. Under Secretary of State Maria Otero delivers the keynote address at the conference. Photo by Meredith Katz.

U.S. Under Secretary of State Maria Otero, keynote speaker at the conference, observed that, “Parliaments or legislatures are, in a sense, the most direct line that government has to the governed, especially when it comes to communication and to representation of the people’s wants and needs. The question that brings us here tonight — and to this great conference — is how can we build on those conduits of communication — between elected officials and citizens, to increase openness, transparency, and accountability in government.” She said the conference was “an important initiative and is an important undertaking for those of us who strive for more transparent, accountable and open governments around the world.”

The PMOs at the conference agreed to continue to work together in a number of concrete areas, including a shared declaration of principles on parliamentary transparency. The draft document reviewed by the delegates recognized that parliamentary information belongs to the public and can be used by citizens most effectively only if it is provided within a broader culture of transparency and openness. The draft specifies categories of parliamentary information that should be made public and provides guidance on how to make this information more easily accessible to citizens.

In addition, the draft document provides guidance on enabling improved electronic, online access and analysis of parliamentary information. Information released online in structured open data formats, as proposed in the draft principles, allows citizens and civil society groups to analyze and reuse parliamentary information using the full range of technology tools available.

The PMOs expressed broad support for the parliamentary transparency declaration and committed to finalizing the text within the next two months, after additional consultations and after incorporating input received at the conference. The working document discussed at the conference is available here.

The PMOs also agreed to continue their networking to advance shared interests and objectives through greater online collaboration and through periodic meetings. Several concrete initiatives were discussed to increase collaboration on technology used by PMOs, including initiatives led by mySociety, which runs many of the United Kingdom’s best known democracy websites, and by an informal technology working group coordinated by Transparência Hacker, a Brazilian network that includes parliamentarians and parliamentary staffers.

Additionally, conference participants agreed to use their informal network of PMOs to share information about parliamentary transparency, an effort being coordinated initially by PRS Legislative Research from India. Building on the experiences and benefits of regional collaboration demonstrated by the Latin American Network on Legislative Transparency, PMOs from both Central and Eastern Europe, from the Middle East and North Africa, and from Africa indicated their desire to continue closer dialogue and collaboration among PMOs within their respective regions.

Parliamentary monitoring organization representatives from Kenya, Bangladesh and Slovakia lead a panel discussion at the conference. Photo by Andrew Mandelbaum

A host of other possible initiatives were discussed — from exchanging staff among PMOs and providing technical support to new parliamentary monitoring organizations, to supporting parliamentary monitoring organizations under threat. The conference also assessed possible opportunities to advance parliamentary openness and transparency by building on the success of the Open Government Partnership, a multilateral initiative chaired by Brazil, which recently assembled 1,200 delegates from over 73 countries for its first annual meeting.

The PMOs also indicated a particular desire to increase constructive engagement and dialogue with parliaments and parliamentary associations to help decrease the gap between citizens and their elected representatives. At the conference, Anders B. Johnsson, the secretary general of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), reviewed efforts by the IPU to support parliamentary development and welcomed the possibility of greater cooperation between parliamentary bodies and the growing community of parliamentary monitoring organizations. PMOs also explored options for future cooperation with the Global Centre for ICT in Parliament, an initiative launched by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in partnership with the IPU, which works to strengthen parliaments through the use of technology.

As Mónica Pachón, a conference participant and the chair of Congreso Visible from Colombia has noted, “In many countries, parliaments are not exactly popular. If the discourse of PMOs doesn’t question the negative image that people sometimes have about Congress — then we are not doing much. If citizens don’t realize that Congress is a very important branch for a political system to work, then we’re not improving the quality of our democracies.”

The gathering was supported by the Omidyar Network, the Open Society Foundation, the National Endowment for Democracy, the World Bank Institute and the Embassy of Mexico to the United States, whose ambassador, Arturo Sarukhan, presented at the conference and hosted the conference dinner with U.S Under Secretary of State Otero.

Worldwide, there are more than 190 parliamentary monitoring organizations (PMOs) observing more than 80 national parliaments, according to a recent publication by the NDI and the World Bank Institute, Strengthening Parliamentary Accountability, Citizen Engagement and Access to Information: A Global Survey of Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations.

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Published May 2, 2012

Monitoring Groups Agree to Work Together to Advance Parliamentary Transparency

fgalleto — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:39:52 +0000

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National Democratic Institute

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National Democratic Institute

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05/02/2012

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Parliamentary Transparency Pledge (Draft)

fgalleto — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:33:36 +0000

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National Democratic Institute

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05/02/2012

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More Attention Needed for Parliamentary Reporting | April 16, 2012

fgalleto — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:51:21 +0000

Himalayan Times | Link to story »

Speakers at a talk programme pointed out the need for extra caution and attention while reporting and disseminating news on parliamentary affairs.

At the workshop organised by Parliamentary Journalists' Society with the help of National Democratic Institute (NDI) here on Monday, the media experts and government officials admitted that although only experienced journalists do reporting on parliamentary affairs in the developed countries, the newcomers are doing the same work of reporting on such affairs in Nepal. Therefore, the news about parliament business has been falsely reported here, they added.

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Congolese Want Leaders to “Reach Out To Us,” Opinion Research Finds

fgalleto — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:53:30 +0000

New focus group research from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finds an overwhelming majority of participants believe the country can become a full-fledged democracy, provided it has better leadership and unity among the people. Those surveyed were also especially concerned with the corrosive power of corruption in the country, and they want political parties and elected leaders to be more responsive to citizens.

Survey participants said elected leaders and political parties have failed when it comes to listening to their constituents and advocating for their needs. These leaders are perceived to follow a pattern: get elected and then hide from your constituents. “I would tell these politicians to leave their air-conditioned offices because it’s difficult to know or to be familiar with issues that the people face when you stay in an office,” said one participant from Kinshasa. This sentiment came up repeatedly as participants said their leaders do not have the interests of the people at heart and lack the political will to help the DRC improve.

The series of 12 focus groups, conducted in October by NDI, examined perceptions of the DRC’s most pressing economic, social and political issues; expectations of political parties and elected leaders; attitudes toward democracy; and expectations about the future of the country. Focus group participants had at least a high school education and included men and women 25-35 years old. This participant profile gives insight into the views of Congolese who, as adults, experienced the country’s first democratic elections in 2006 but whose overall quality of life depends on the country’s future development.

According to the April 26 report, Reach Out To Us: Findings from Focus Groups with Young Men and Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo, more than half the participants listed unemployment or security as their primary concern. They believe that many of the social ills that Congolese face are a result of poverty caused by unemployment. “Employment is the foundation of everything; if someone works, he earns a salary to provide for his family and can even afford to have an education,” said one participant from Kinshasa. Congolese would like to see their government take steps to curb unemployment and insecurity in the country.

The findings are being shared with Congolese political parties and elected leaders and can serve as a starting point for political party leaders to identify and build consensus on steps needed to tackle the country’s most pressing issues. The emphasis on responsive leadership may prompt some elected leaders and political parties to increase outreach and communication with the constituents they represent.

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Published April 26, 2012

Reach Out To Us: Findings from Focus Groups with Young Men and Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo

fgalleto — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:47:12 +0000

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Rebecca Feeley, Driss Choukri

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National Democratic Institute

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04/26/2012

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Focus Group Report

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English, French

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Slovakia Elects First Roma Representative to Parliament

fgalleto — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:03:28 +0000

Slovakia made history in April when Peter Pollak took his seat in parliament as the country’s first Roma citizen elected to nationwide office. His victory in March’s parliamentary elections is the culmination of a decade-long journey of grassroots organizing, coalition building and setbacks at the ballot box that ultimately, through perseverance and support, paved the way to his breakthrough this year.

After the election, NDI sat down with him to discuss his journey to parliament.

Pollak campaigns in Rudnany Settlement.

In a region where Roma are treated as second-class citizens, with few opportunities to escape poverty and reverse centuries of discrimination and isolation, Pollak’s victory is a testament to his resilience. In Slovakia, Roma, who have been largely excluded from the political arena, make up an estimated 8 to 10 percent of the country’s 5.4 million citizens.

His first campaign attempt was in 2005 regional elections, but his path to politics began several years earlier. In 2001, he participated in NDI’s youth leadership academies, designed to promote political participation by young people, and he became actively involved with the Institute after the launch of its regional Roma political participation program in 2004. Engagement in NDI’s activities equipped Pollak with the knowledge and skills to take the next steps in his political career. Moreover, he was able to connect with like-minded activists in Slovakia and around the region.

During the 2005 campaign he conducted the first ever door-to-door campaign in segregated Roma settlements with a team of more than 70 volunteers.

In 2009, Pollak ran again, unsuccessfully, for the regional government. But his campaign efforts increased his visibility among both Roma and non-Roma communities – an important step in his political future.

His last unsuccessful bid for elective office came in 2010 parliamentary elections, when he was a candidate on the list of a mainstream political party, Most/Hid, which ran on the platform of inclusion and support for minorities.

When the government collapsed last fall, new elections were scheduled for March, and Pollak had another chance. This time, he joined a new political movement – Ordinary People, Independent Personalities (OLaNO) – to take a top-10 spot on its party list. When OLaNO won 16 seats on March 10, Pollack was among them.

After the election, NDI sat down with him to discuss his journey to parliament.

You grew up in a segregated Roma settlement in Levoca (north central Slovakia). Living in this environment, there is little opportunity for education and advancement and limited access to resources. How were you able to overcome these constraints to complete your secondary education and university degree?

My parents, although living in a poor and not very inspiring environment, always led me to value education and hard work. I was lucky to attend elementary school in my town and most of my classmates were non-Roma kids. After finishing high school, I had to work hard manual labor to make a living and support my family – as did many of my peers. But, with the support of my family and education, I was able to overcome limits and attain a university degree.

What was the motivation for your civic and political activism?

Like many other young Roma, I realized that I have limited opportunities because of the fact that I am a Roma. I always wanted to change that. I refused the fate and life path that a racist society would draw for me. I tried various ways to change the situation until I realized that the best means of positive change dwells in political participation and Roma must reach elected offices.

"I tried various ways to change the situation until I realized that the best means of positive change dwells in political participation and Roma must reach elected office."

On March 10, you were elected to the National Council of the Slovak Republic, becoming the first Roma member of parliament in Slovak history. However, this was not your first campaign. You ran for regional office in Kosice in 2005 and 2009, and for national parliament in 2010. What changed in this election campaign that enabled you to win?

This campaign was different because for the first time we had a full-time campaign manager. For the first time, because of our fundraising, we were able to pay this person so he could dedicate all of his time to our campaign. We also improved at identifying our potential voters, which enabled us to target our messages more effectively. This time we mostly focused on the Roma middle class, with the exception of a few settlements where I have a good reputation and solid support, in contrast to our previous campaigns when we targeted Roma from segregated settlements. The main reason for this decision was that the middle-class Roma are not easily manipulated during the elections. They are not targets of vote-buying, thus are more reliable as voters.

We used every opportunity to talk to middle-class Roma. For example, we attended Roma dance balls – February is a popular month for balls. During these events we had a chance to communicate with many Roma who were leaders of their communities, successful entrepreneurs and authorities. In these balls we altered our door-to-door campaign to be a table-to-table campaign and it worked very well.

We also designed campaign strategies to target non-Roma.

"My previous campaigns gave me a strong and supportive team of volunteers who knew what to do and how to do it."

One of the key factors of our success was the support from the Ordinary People, Independent Personalities (OLaNO) party. The president of the party expressed his public support to me and this gesture created strong interest from national and regional media, which gave me a chance to present my messages. This also helped us fundraise more efficiently. For example, we advertised for free in regional advertising magazines that reach 1.5 million households in Slovakia, and enjoyed interviews and free advertising on the radio.

However, without my previous three campaigns I would not have been elected. My previous campaigns gave me a strong and supportive team of volunteers who knew what to do and how to do it. I systematically worked with my team over seven years and built support among my voters.

In this campaign, you ran on the list of a mainstream political party and you received many non-Roma votes. How do you see cooperation of Roma politicians and activists with non-Roma parties and mainstream politics on the local, regional and national level?

Roma are a heterogeneous group with many differences and therefore it is very difficult for a Roma ethnic political party to be successful. A Roma political party can succeed only if it is able to get non-Roma votes. More and more Roma try to find their place in mainstream political parties, but in the past they were not very successful. One of the reasons I was elected to the parliament is the fact that a strong mainstream party – though new and not very traditional – put me in a high position on the electoral list and supported me as a Roma candidate publically.

NDI’s regional Roma political participation program in Central and Eastern Europe is funded by the National Endowment for Democracy. The initiative seeks to increase Roma political participation by equipping Roma civic and political activists with the skills to advocate for policies to improve the lives of marginalized groups, effectively represent their communities, run well-organized campaigns and share their expertise with emerging activists in their country and neighboring states.

Published April 23, 2012

Fomunyoh Testifies to Senate on Entrenched African Leadership

fgalleto — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:25:47 +0000

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Published April 20, 2012

Manuel A L'Attention Des Partis Politiques Et Des Elux Locaux

fgalleto — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:14:45 +0000

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National Democratic Institute

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National Democratic Institute

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08/01/2010

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Manual|Handbook

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South Sudanese Want Fair and Inclusive Government, NDI Study Finds

ntekeei — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:44:09 +0000

Tribal violence in South Sudan’s Jonglei state has displaced an estimated 120,000 people and left up to 3,000 dead. Meanwhile, the South Sudanese government has halted oil production due to unresolved wealth-sharing issues with Sudan and announced austerity measures to compensate for revenue losses and inflation. The increased violence and volatile economic situation represent a contrast with the bright future envisioned last year when South Sudan became the world’s newest country. It has also produced a growing pessimism among South Sudan citizens about the direction of their new country, according to the findings of NDI’s latest public opinion study in South Sudan, which were released in a March XX report. Participants cite increasing tribal violence and the tenuous economic situation, which has produced a significant rise in the cost of living, as well as lack of development as the key sources of their concerns that the country is on the wrong track.

Citizens of South Sudan gather in a show of support for their new country.

It has also produced a growing pessimism among South Sudan citizens about the direction of their new country, according to the findings of NDI’s latest public opinion study in South Sudan, which were released in a March 22 report. Participants cite increasing tribal violence and the tenuous economic situation, which has produced a significant rise in the cost of living, as well as lack of development as the key sources of their concerns that the country is on the wrong track.

They also identified as crucial to their future questions of how to govern and unite a country with such immense ethnic diversity and a troubled history of ethnic conflict.

The focus group report – NDI’s 13th study in Sudan and South Sudan since 2004 – cites findings from 44 focus group discussions held in all 10 states in November-December 2011 in which 545 participants share their thoughts on creating an inclusive and fair government. Participants also suggest ways in which the government can increase the public’s confidence in its ability to deliver a better life for all, regardless of tribal affiliation.

Participants said the most effective strategies for making everyone feel included were to deliver basic services equitably and ensure tribal balance in government. They also want the South Sudanese government to support measures to include women, youth and opposition political parties in government.

President Salva Kiir’s decision to fulfill, and even exceed, the mandated quota of 25 percent for women’s representation in his national cabinet was widely endorsed by participants.

Exceeding the quota “is a very good idea to encourage women to improve,” said two young men from Central Equatoria. “Women have been neglected in the country for too long; that’s a beautiful idea.”

In South Sudan, where 70 percent of the population is under 30, the focus group participants also highlighted youth political participation as important.

“Youth should be involved in the government because they are the key foundation of government,” said an older [any other way to characterize? Older means different things to different people] man from Western Bahr el Ghazal.

Participants also said that convincing citizens that government is committed to development progress requires concentration on key areas, such as education, health care and roads; public consultation on development; and communication about plans and accomplishments.

But announcing development plans without specifying locations and failing to demonstrate progress creates more negative than positive views of government, further widening the gap between what citizens expect and what the government can provide, according to the participants.

Other key findings from the report:

Most participants said it was important for a political party that wins an election to include other political parties in the government, though they also said there should be criteria to define which parties are eligible to participate;
Participants said South Sudanese abhor tribalism but engage in it because of unfair government employment practices and inequitable service distribution; and
Most believe it is South Sudan’s duty to help resolve the Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile conflicts, but there are mixed views on whether the country’s assistance should focus on dialogue, humanitarian relief and/or military aid.

Participant responses led NDI to suggest steps the government of South Sudan could take to promote more inclusive government and engage average citizens, particularly women and youth. NDI’s specific recommendations included:

Promoting inclusiveness by addressing the public’s concern about tribal balance in government, demonstrating equitable treatment in development, and consulting citizens about government plans and decisions;
Managing development expectations by communicating government accomplishments and specific plans for future development and increasing public confidence through regular consultation with citizens on whether development is being equitably distributed;
Increasing citizen participation in the development of a permanent constitution;
Demonstrating concern for citizens and a vision for the future by responding to citizen expectations, such as providing emergency hunger relief, increasing the flow of goods into the country to reduce prices and expressing a vision for how to increase South Sudan’s self-sufficiency.

The public opinion study, entitled Governing South Sudan: Opinions of South Sudanese on a Government That Can Meet Citizen Expectations, was researched and written by Traci Cook, senior advisor and regional director for focus group research at NDI, and Dr. Leben Nelson Moro, acting director of the Directorate of External Relations at the University of Juba.

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Published March 26, 2012

Governing South Sudan: Opinions of South Sudanese on a Government That Can Meet Citizen Expectations

ntekeei — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:38:20 +0000

Author:

Traci D. Cook, Dr. Leben Nelson Moro

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National Democratic Institute

Published Date:

03/22/2012

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Focus Group

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English

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