Since 2003, we have worked on 102 projects creating stronger democracies in 50 countries

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Middle East

Democracy Public Opinion Surveys in the Middle East (September 2011 to November 2012)

DI will conduct a series of surveys, designed to serve as the basis for impact evaluations of USG DG programming, in Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, in order to provide a statistically rigorous measure of public opinion to help gauge attitudes and understand popular demand. In each of these countries, DI will conduct a series of surveys to measure changes in public attitudes over time.

Africa

ANGOLA

Democracy and Governance Assessment (August 2010 to November 2010)

Using USAID’s new DG Assessment Framework, DI conducted a broad, strategic assessment of democracy and governance opportunities for USAID in Angola. The team found that the primary constraint to democratic development in Angola is the lack of effective political competition and political accountability.

BURUNDI

Democracy and Governance Assessment (January 2007 to February 2007)

Using USAID’s DG Assessment Framework, DI conducted a broad, strategic assessment of democracy and governance opportunities for USAID in Burundi. The team found that the concentration of power in the executive and the ruling party, poor accountability, and a weak rule of law were the primary DG challenges facing Burundi. It recommended a cross-institutional strategy to improve competition and government capacity through a focus on agricultural policy.

CAMEROON

Direct Video Conference on Role of Election Commissions (February 2011 to February 2011)

For the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon, Mr. Bjornlund spoke on role of election commissions for an audience of election officials and civic leaders in Cameroon.

CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE

Governance Program Design (October 2008 to November 2008)

Democracy International designed a governance and decentralization program for USAID in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. DI deployed a six-person team, and team members traveled to various locations around the country.

CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE

Democracy and Governance Assessment (November 2007 to December 2007)

Working with ARD, DI conducted a democracy and governance assessment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in late 2007. The DI-ARD team conducted fieldwork in Kinshasa and elsewhere in the country. The team cited massive government corruption and a weak judicial system as the core democratization problems facing the DRC. It recommended improved governance, especially better government management, and strengthening the judicial system as a means to tackle corruption and end impunity.

DJIBOUTI

Elections and Political Processes (DEPP) (March 2010 to April 2011)

In 2010, Democracy International began work on a two–year comprehensive election project in Djibouti in collaboration with the Djiboutian government and funded by USAID. The program aimed to build confidence in the electoral system of Djibouti through building the capacity of electoral administrators, encouraging public awareness and participation, enhancing political dialogue, and supporting electoral supervision and international observation.

ETHIOPIA

Advice on Legislative Hearings (May 2007 to June 2007)

DI worked with Women’s Campaign International and the National Assembly in Ethiopia on developing processes for parliamentary hearings. DI Principal Glenn Cowan traveled to Addis Ababa to advise the parliament and help organize public hearings on key issues.

GHANA

Democracy and Governance Assessment (January 2011 to February 2011)

Democracy International (DI) conducted a Democracy and Governance Assessment in Ghana to provide the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ghana with a comprehensive analysis of the needs and realistic opportunities for assisting the consolidation of democratic rule in Ghana utilizing the four-step approach and methodology of USAID’s newly revised DG Strategic Assessment Framework (SAF).

GHANA

Advice on Election Monitoring (July 2008 to November 2008)

DI worked with the Carter Center and researchers from the University of California, San Diego on election monitoring and vote count verification for elections planned for December. On behalf of the Carter Center, Glenn Cowan visited Ghana to meet with election monitoring groups and assess plans for a parallel vote tabulation. In October he participated in a Carter Center preelection mission.