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The Fourth Assembly Istanbul, Turkey, April 2–5, 2006 The Fourth Assembly Istanbul, Turkey, April 2–5, 2006 Advancing Democracy: Justice, Pluralism, and Participation The World Movement for Democracy is a global network Steering Committee Members: of democrats, including activists, practitioners, academics, policy makers, and funders, who have come together to cooperate in the promotion of democracy. Mahnaz Afkhami – Iran The Washington, DC-based National Endowment for Democracy (NED) initi- ated this nongovernmental effort in February 1999 with a global Assembly in Urban Ahlin – Sweden New Delhi, India, to strengthen democracy where it is weak, to reform and invigorate democracy even where it is longstanding, and to bolster pro-democ- Genaro Arriagada– Chile racy groups in countries that have not yet entered into a process of demo- Zainab Bangura– Sierra Leone cratic transition. At the conclusion of that Inaugural Assembly, participants adopted, by consensus, a Founding Statement creating the World Movement Francesca Bomboko – Democratic for Democracy as a “pro-active network of democrats.” Emphasizing that the Republic of Congo World Movement is not a new centralized organization, the statement declares that the resulting network “will meet periodically to exchange ideas and experi- Kavi Chongkittavorn – Thailand ences and to foster collaboration among democratic forces around the world.” Ivan Doherty – Ireland Han Dongfang (Vice Chair) – China The World Movement offers new ways to give practical help to demo- crats who are struggling to open closed societies, challenge dictator- Yuri Dzhibladze – Russia ships, democratize semi-authoritarian systems, consolidate emerging democracies, and strengthen established democracies. It has the poten- João Carlos Espada – Portugal tial to do so in several ways… Abdou Filali-Ansary – Morocco • as an ally of democrats in dangerous situations who need political solidarity and moral support; David French – United Kingdom • as a lobby for the cause of democracy in international bodies and in Carl Gershman (ex-officio) – United States countries where democracy is under siege; Jana Hybaskova – Czech Republic • as a facilitator that can help link democrats from different countries and regions to exchange information more efficiently, work together, Melinda Quintos de Jesus – Philippines and help one another; Ivan Krastev – Bulgaria • as an innovator that can encourage the development of new ideas and effective approaches for overcoming obstacles to democracy; Riad Malki – Palestine • as a big tent that can provide a meeting place for democrats who are Reginald Matchabe-Hove – Zimbabwe active in different professional areas, such as human rights, media, law, political party development, workers’ rights, economic reform, George Mathew – India research, and education; Roel von Meijenfeldt – The Netherlands • as a resource center that can make basic materials on democracy available to groups around the world; Ghia Nodia – Georgia • as a monitor that can convey the views of democratic activists on the Ayo Obe (Chair) – Nigeria efficacy of different forms of democracy support; and • as a catalyst to stimulate new initiatives and help shape the priorities Can Paker (Treasurer) – Turkey of the broader community of institutions concerned with the promotion Inna Pidluska – Ukraine of democracy. Jacqueline Pitanguy – Brazil Networks Krzysztof Stanowski (Vice Chair) – Poland The World Movement Web site (www.wmd.org) provides links to various regional and functional networks focused on advancing democracy. Elisabeth Ungar (Secretary) – Colombia DemocracyNews As the electronic newsletter of the World Movement, DemocracyNews enables participants to share information with their colleagues, announce events and Secretariat: publications, and request assistance or collaboration in their work. To subscribe, National Endowment for Democracy send an e-mail message to [email protected]. Art Kaufman World Movement Assemblies Director Global assemblies offer World Movement participants the opportunity to take stock of the accomplishments they have achieved and the challenges they confront, and to build networks of mutual solidarity and support. Table of Contents MESSAGE FROM THE STEERING COMMITTEE ............................................................................................ 3 OPENING SESSION ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Welcoming Remarks • Can Paker ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 • Murat Belge ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Address • Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdog˘an ................................................................................................................ 5 Presentations • Anwar Ibrahim, Former Deputy Prime Minister, Malaysia ................................................................................................ 6 • Kim Campbell, Secretary-General, Club of Madrid ............................................................................................................. 7 DEMOCRACY COURAGE TRIBUTES PRESENTATIONS and JOHN B. HURFORD MEMORIAL DINNER ................................................................................................ 8 DEMOCRACY FAIR ............................................................................................................................................................... 10 REPORTS Combating Anti-Democratic Forces • Plenary Session on “Restrictive Laws and Other Government Pressure on NGOs: How Can Democracy NGOs and the Assistance Community Meet the Challenge?” ................................................... 11 • Panel Discussion on “People Power Movements: The Role of NGOs Before and After“ ........................................... 12 • Panel Discussion on “Confronting the Challenges of Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism” .................................................. 13 Topical Workshops • How to Confront the Misuse of Traditional and Cultural Values by Anti-Democratic Regimes .................................. 14 • Strengthening Democracy through Anti-Corruption Reform: A Private Sector Perspective ...................................... 15 • How Can Civil Society and Independent Media Counter Anti-Democratic Uses of Populism and Nationalism? ........................................................................................................ 16 • Tactics and Strategies in Human Rights Struggles: Exploring Adaptability ................................................................... 18 • How Can the Right to Information Help in the Fight for Transparency? .......................................................................... 19 • How to Get Closed Societies and Failed States on the International Agenda ............................................................... 20 • Developing Independent and Responsible Media ............................................................................................................... 21 and Participation Pluralism, Justice, Democracy: Advancing • Beyond Failed States: Civil Societies in Transition .............................................................................................................. 23 • Developing Strategy and Tactics in Human Rights: Using the Tactical Map Process .................................................. 24 Justice, Pluralism, and Participation • Plenary Session on “Empowering Women to Fulfill their Roles in a Democratic Society” ......................................... 25 • Panel Discussion on “Perspectives on Democratization in Turkey” ............................................................................... 27 Topical Workshops • How to Incorporate Minorities and Indigenous Peoples in Multi-Ethnic, Religiously Diverse Societies? ............... 28 • Civic Experiences in Post-Conflict Reconciliation ............................................................................................................... 30 • Political Engagement of Youth: What Works? ...................................................................................................................... 31 • Barriers and Breakthroughs: Using Technology to Empower Women’s Participation ................................................. 32 • The Role of Decentralization and Local Governance in Democratic Consolidation ..................................................... 34 • Women and the Challenge of Democratic Transition ......................................................................................................... 36 • Best Practices in Nongovernmental Governance ............................................................................................................... 37 • Ensuring Democracy in an Age of Economic Transition .................................................................................................... 38 WWW.WMD.ORG 1 Political Party Building and Elections • Plenary Session on “Developing Viable Democratic Arenas in Muslim Societies” ..................................................... 40 Topical Workshops • Best Practices in Multi-Party Cooperation ..........................................................................................................................
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