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2006 D S A C C P 2006 V A A: A U’ F . A: W C N C W V H. E: T U . E: R IRI B D O . M E: A M - . C A: I O , G . S A: IRI B ’ IRI, HOW TO CHOOSE A CANDIDATE HOW TO VOTE. Message from the Chairman Message from the President
Twenty-five years ago President Ronald Reagan Over the last years, almost nations have become free, tripling the number of democracies on earth. delivered a historic speech to the British From Latin America to Africa to Asia, countries rich Parliament in which he called on us “to foster and poor have adopted democracy as their political form of organization. Once devoted exclusively to the infrastructure of democracy, the system of a helping political parties, IRI’s programming is adjusting free press, unions, political parties, universities, to this welcome new reality in different ways. Several are highlighted in this annual report. which allows a people to choose their own way to develop their own culture, to reconcile their Many democratic parties assisted by IRI have won election in their country. Some, absent governing own differences through peaceful means.” experience, are not meeting voters’ expectations once in office. In response, IRI has initiated more comprehensive governance programs, from the local to the national level, so that President Reagan’s speech was a turning point in U.S. foreign policy and helped people see democracy’s tangible benefits in between elections. As you will read in this chart a new course for our country and the world. At the time his ideas were report, such programs emphasize the responsibilities of the governing to deliver, and the citizenry to hold them accountable. Ultimately, these new programs will reinforce seen as radical and naive. Leonid Brezhnev was the leader of the Soviet Union, an understanding of the advantages of democracy over other forms of government. Poland was under martial law and Václav Havel was in a Czech prison. However, One of the many tasks of a new democracy is to involve all citizens in the country’s less than a decade later, the Berlin Wall fell, the Soviet Union collapsed, political life. IRI’s Women’s Democracy Network (WDN), begun in , is tangibly millions in former communist countries were choosing freedom and democracy helping women in many countries take their rightful role. The WDN is now being supplemented by IRI programs to engage other traditionally disenfranchised groups, for their future, and Václav Havel was President of Czechoslovakia. such as minorities and the disabled, in determining their country’s future.
Of course, many nations have not yet become free, and democrats in those countries History has shown us that the argument that our advocacy of democratic values seek IRI’s help. IRI continues to offer our traditional assistance, working with is reckless or in vain, or that freedom only works for wealthy nations or Western democratic political parties to advance their nation’s democracy. cultures is wrong. President Reagan believed in a world where our political and IRI takes great pride in America’s democratic experience, but we also recognize that no system can translate directly to another nation. Since , we have encouraged economic values could be global ideals and because of his vision we have moved closer other nations and institutions to support democrats in third countries. IRI’s new to “a world in which all people are at last free to determine their own destiny.” partnerships enable budding democrats worldwide to hear a variety of other more recent experiences in democratic struggle, transition and governance. Ironically, at a time when some in the United States are questioning whether our country should Senator John McCain support democrats abroad, these efforts are meeting with great enthusiasm and success. Chairman International Republican Institute Republican Presidents from Ronald Reagan to George W. Bush, and our own Chairman, John McCain, have placed a great emphasis on America’s responsibility to support freedom abroad. As the challenges change, IRI will continue to evolve, always bringing to bear the best our nation -- and others -- can offer.
Lorne Craner President International Republican Institute 2 3 Meeting the Challenge
or nearly 25 years, the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) staff and volunteers have been meeting the challenge set forth Fby President Ronald Reagan in his 1982 speech to the British Parliament. By working to strengthen political parties, supporting good governance in new and transitioning democracies, increasing the participation of women and marginalized groups in the political process and enlisting new partners in this important work, IRI is “fostering the infrastructures of democracy.”
In its infancy, IRI focused on planting the seeds of democracy in Latin America. Since the end of the Cold War, IRI has broadened its reach to support democracy and freedom around the globe, conducting programs in more than 100 countries.
When IRI began its work, advancing democracy was seen as a noble endeavor. Today, it is seen as a strategic imperative and a defense against terrorism. By strengthening the institutions of democracy, IRI is meeting President Reagan’s challenge.
Top: A Macedonian woman, considering running for offi ce, practices giving a television interview.
Center: Women discuss fundraising strategies at a workshop hosted by the Women’s Democracy Network in Nairobi, Kenya.
Bottom: William Odong (standing), a Gulu District Councilor in Uganda, leads a discussion on advocacy strategies for persons with disabilities.
4 5 Meeting the Challenge Working with Political
Burmese political party members develop a strategy to improve Leaders of Belarus’ democratic opposition (left to right), Sergei Kaliakin, Participants in IRI’s Coast Province Campaign School in Parties internal communications. Aleksander Milinkevich, Anatoly Lebedko, and Stanislav Shushkevich speak to Mombasa, Kenya discuss issues that drive coastal politics. the media during the Congress of Democratic Forces in Minsk.
entral to any democracy is the right of any Orange Democratic Movement of Kenya coalition country’s eventual democratic transition. Th rough group or individual to compete in the political has developed a 12-point campaign plan for the 2007 IRI trainings, party members are exposed to diff erent Cprocess and the right of citizens to freely presidential and legislative elections that off ers specifi c approaches to political processes, economic governance, associate and express their ideas. Strong political parties solutions to these issues, and the ruling National Rainbow international relations, and eff ective management and serve to protect and advance these two core democratic Coalition of Kenya has refi ned its issue advocacy and leadership skills. Th e trainings helped several parties principles. Building strong parties with issue-based message development to focus on these issues. draft platforms that have increased popular support for agendas presents voters with a choice at the ballot box, a transition to a democratically-elected government. ensuring that citizens have a say in determining their own Public opinion research formed the centerpiece of destinies. Using the skills learned in trainings with volunteer IRI’s work in Macedonia. IRI’s polls and focus groups To provide a unifi ed voice for political parties struggling experts, parties have become less personality driven and helped both opposition and governing parties to hone against the oppressive policies of President Aleksander more issue-oriented and responsive to voters’ concerns. their messages and identify their voter bases. With Lukashenko, IRI has helped Belarusian democrats form surveys showing that the economy and unemployment the United Democratic Forces of Belarus coalition. In recent years, IRI’s work in Belarus, Burma, Kenya were the top issues for voters, the VMRO-DPMNE With IRI’s support, the coalition held two congresses and Macedonia has focused on coalition building and focused its campaign on 100 Steps to Revival. Th e where members democratically chose a candidate for running issue-based campaigns. party’s successful eff ort resulted in the election president and developed an agenda to implement its of a new VMRO-DPMNE-led government. long-term goal to bring democratic change to Belarus. In Kenya, IRI’s public opinion polls have shown that voters are most concerned with unemployment, economic well- Despite the brutal repression of Burma’s military being and corruption. Using the data, the opposition junta, political parties continue to prepare for the
6 7 Meeting the Challenge Supporting Democratic Governance
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emocracies are not just about elections. What and Al-Hassa, municipal offi cials work with civic groups consultations and trainings with provincial and local happens between elections – governing – is at to fi nd solutions to health and environmental concerns. elected offi cials to bolster their representative role. IRI’s Dleast as important for a vibrant democracy. To eff orts have helped elected offi cials improve connections help countries transition from tyranny to democracy, IRI Th e recent rise of radical populist governments throughout with constituents through e-governance websites in works with newly-elected offi cials to teach them how to be Latin America is largely due to the failure of previous Yogyakarta, newly created constituent service offi ces accountable to their constituents, build coalitions and public governments to address the needs of their citizens. In in South Sulawesi and town hall events in East Java. support for policies and programs, set legislative agendas, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Nicaragua, IRI is working off er constituent services and work with independent news to provide local elected offi cials and other stakeholders Following the Rose Revolution in Georgia, the government media. By strengthening their ability to develop sound with the necessary tools to govern in a responsive, began to implement reforms across the political, economic public policy and provide constituent services, IRI is helping eff ective and inclusive manner. In Peru and Bolivia, and healthcare sectors. Th rough IRI’s comprehensive them transform new democracies into lasting free societies. IRI is also working to promote greater transparency and public opinion polling program, the government had citizen input into the extractives industry. IRI is now access to reliable and detailed data in these and other For example, in Jordan, IRI works with mayors and expanding its good governance programs to the Dominican areas. With IRI’s support, the government was able municipal councilors on using public opinion polling Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. to accurately follow public perception over the course data to better understand community priorities. In Salt, of these critical reforms and more closely analyze, community leaders used polling data to develop proposals An increasingly sophisticated Indonesian electorate manage and reconcile government initiatives with the for urban renewal that refl ected residents’ wishes. Th e is driving demand for enhanced accountability and needs and expectations of the Georgian population. proposals received funding from the Royal Court and World responsiveness. To help meet this demand and Bank. IRI also encourages elected offi cials to work with civil support the ongoing consolidation of democracy in the society to address community problems. In Ajloun, Kraimeh world’s largest Muslim country, IRI conducts targeted
8 9 Meeting the Challenge Working with Women &
Colombian Congressman Franklin Legro is interviewed by Members of the St. Petersburg League of Youth discuss the status Participants Ho Sau Lan Cyd of Hong Kong (left) and Chee Siok Marginalized local reporters following a town hall meeting in Cali with of democracy in Russia. Chin of Singapore (right) take part in a Women’s Democracy Network Groups internally displaced refugees. conference in Jakarta, Indonesia. n many countries women, youth, the disabled and Encouraging youth to pursue activities that make a IRI also works with ethnic minorities to help them gain ethnic minorities have been excluded from the political positive diff erence in their communities is a cornerstone a greater say on issues that disproportionately aff ect their Iprocess. As more countries join the growing number of IRI’s work. In Russia, for example, with IRI’s support, community. With the assistance of the U.S. Congressional of democracies, these groups are demanding and gaining two nonpartisan youth organizations have been created Black Caucus, IRI worked with Afro-Colombian legislators a greater say in their governments and communities. in St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk. Th e groups are to create a legislative caucus to help one of Colombia’s sponsoring social and ecological projects, serving as most marginalized minorities – Afro-Colombians. By Building on decades of work with women in countries advisors to government offi cials and city organizations approaching policy issues as a bloc, the caucus has around the globe, IRI launched the Women’s Democracy and encouraging political activism among their peers. increased awareness of the plight of Afro-Colombians, Network (WDN) in March 2006 to empower women in increased funding to Afro-Colombian communities public, political and economic life. Th rough trainings To ensure all segments of society are able to participate and advanced legislation critical to their constituents. and conferences the network fosters relationships among in the political process, IRI works with advocacy groups women leaders and helps them develop the skills needed to help them raise awareness and lobby for their cause. for professional advancement. Since its creation, the WDN In Uganda, IRI works with the Mubende Disabled has grown to include parliamentarians, senior government Women’s Association to help it strengthen its advocacy offi cials, local elected offi cials, aspiring women political and and lobbying eff orts. Th e group’s successful media civic activists, business leaders and academics from Africa, campaign and public dialogues have raised awareness of Asia, Eurasia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, disability issues, and led district legislators to consider a and the Middle East, as well as the United States. bill that protects and promotes the rights of the disabled.
10 11 Meeting the Challenge Working with Partners
IRI Board Member Jim Kolbe (left) visits with Mihael Brejc of the Mexican Congressman Jose Antonio Diaz Garcia speaks to Th ibault Muzergues, campaign consultant to France’s Union for a European People’s Party from Slovenia. Nicaraguan Members of Congress about legislative management. Popular Movement, explains how to build a voter list at a training for Croatian political parties.
hen Ronald Reagan delivered his famous the past few years has focused on encouraging European German and French political activists working with 2006, offi cial funding was, for the fi rst time, provided speech to the British Parliament at governments and parties to join the cause. Th e regional Croatian political parties. Dutch and Swedish trainers to Australia’s major political parties for programs WWestminster 25 years ago, his call for program also works to encourage new democracies helped IRI provide campaign skills training for up-and- promoting democracy, and the Liberal Party has free societies to promote liberty and democracy around to begin their own democracy promotion programs. coming leaders in the Balkans. Leaders of Norway’s teamed with IRI on democracy-building activities in the world was not addressed to Americans alone. From Countries like the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Høyre party assisted IRI trainings in Indonesia, Central Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea. its earliest days, IRI has sought to build partnerships Slovenia have launched eff orts to share their experience America and the West Bank. Spokesmen from the Slovak and alliances with likeminded organizations from across in building democratic institutions, joining older Ministry of Labor partnered with IRI to train Burmese In Mexico, where truly competitive elections were the globe. Indeed, much of the early inspiration for IRI democracies including Great Britain, Sweden, Germany, opposition leaders. Swedish, Bulgarian and Slovak political held for the fi rst time in 2000, the ruling National was the work of the German political party foundations, Spain and the Netherlands. In 2006, organizations activists traveled to Cuba to work with dissidents to help Action Party (PAN) has signifi cantly increased its which played a key role in democratic transitions in including Germany’s Konrad Adenauer Foundation, the them promote peaceful democratic reform. IRI brought international activities to promote democracy. In Iberia and Latin America in the 1970s and 1980s. Netherlands’ Eduardo Frei Foundation, Spain’s Foundation female leaders from France, Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, 2006, PAN joined with IRI to train political party for Social Research and Analysis, Greece’s Karamanlis Slovakia and Sweden to Istanbul to work with women representatives and civil society groups from Argentina, In recent years, this eff ort to build partnerships has Institute and Austria’s Political Academy all partnered from throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Venezuela. expanded and begun to bear fruit. IRI’s Regional Program with IRI on conferences, trainings and seminars. for Europe, based in Bratislava since 1999, has been one While these eff orts may be concentrated in Europe, the Incorporating this international experience adds of the cornerstones of this eff ort. While staying focused Th rough its cooperation with the International Democrat last few years have seen similar eff orts replicated around immeasurably to IRI’s work around the world and on its core mission of consolidating democratic gains in Union and European People’s Party, IRI has developed the globe. is a vivid rejoinder to the autocrats who brand post-communist Central Europe, the Europe Regional new partnerships and alliances for democracy. Th ese democracy promotion an American project. Program has worked to build transatlantic alliances for organizations have broadened and deepened IRI’s pool IRI assisted leaders of Australia’s Liberal Party as democracy promotion. A series of IRI conferences over of volunteer trainers. In 2006, IRI programs included they created mechanisms to promote democracy. In
12 13 Africa Asia Th roughout Africa, IRI is working to IRI continues to provide assistance to Asian nations at various stages of political development: from support democracy in authoritarian those struggling to free themselves to those in transition to established democracies. IRI’s support states and countries making the includes enhancing the capacity of civil society to eff ect political and social development, providing transition to democracy, promote open expertise to political parties on internal and external reform, enhancing government responsiveness and transparent elections, strengthen and accountability and encouraging women, youth and minorities to increase their participation in electoral processes and political parties, Participants the political process. take notes at increase government transparency and a women’s leadership Bangladesh democratic institutions. IRI also supports North Korea accountability, and ensure the right of all training in In a country where politics is dominated eff orts to increase the political awareness IRI works with North Korean activists Segou, Mali. Africans to be represented fairly and justly by by strong personalities at the expense of and participation of women and youth. and nongovernmental organizations based substantive public dialogue, IRI is helping in Seoul, South Korea to increase their their governments. to create a transparent political process and Indonesia understanding of human rights principles working with a range of civil society groups Since 1998, IRI has worked to strengthen and basic democratic processes. Th rough a to pressure political parties to become more the country’s electoral system, increase the partnership with private radio broadcasters, Angola Muslim Women’s responsive to their constituents. participation of women in the political IRI supports the production of radio process and train political parties to address In advance of parliamentary and presidential programs on human rights and democracy Advocacy Program the concerns of voters. IRI continues elections in 2008 and 2009, IRI uses polling Burma for broadcast inside North Korea. IRI is helping women from Liberia, to support the ongoing consolidation of to assist political parties in developing Determined that the future of Burma is Nigeria, Sudan and Somaliland to advocate democracy in the world’s largest Muslim issue-based campaigns. IRI also conducts free of repressive military rule, IRI supports Sri Lanka issues such as HIV/AIDS prevention and country through targeted consultations intensive communication and media pro-democracy activists who are dedicated To help civil society groups eff ectively treatment programs. and trainings with parties and local elected trainings specifi cally designed for women to a nonviolent struggle towards freedom represent constituent interests and advocate offi cials. and youth. Sudan and democracy. IRI trains exiled political for political reform, IRI supports eff orts to Nigeria parties on developing issue-based platforms mobilize grassroots demand for political IRI trainings focus on fostering a climate In support of the Comprehensive Peace Kenya and provides information technology Malaysia reform, and provides women and youth where the rule of law and the politics Agreement, IRI works with political To help overcome severe restrictions on IRI assists political players in developing training to improve the communication and groups with training opportunities to of compromise replace Nigeria’s history parties and the Southern Sudan Legislative freedom of information and the press, campaign agendas that address voters’ coordination of activists inside Burma. improve their advocacy, lobbying of political violence. IRI assists parties Assembly to encourage the transformation as well as limitations on the input of concerns. IRI also trains Kenyan media and public speaking abilities. to strengthen their foundations and of the Sudan Liberation Movement from a opposition views in the electoral process, outlets on how to interpret and report on Cambodia organizational structures in the pivotal years military movement to a democratic entity. IRI supports civic education initiatives opinion research data. To help strengthen democratic institutions, between elections, and helps them form that aim to increase grassroots awareness partnerships with civil society so both are Uganda IRI supports the Sam Rainsy Party on internal party decentralization, the of citizen rights and responsibilities. IRI Liberia involved in the political process. IRI works with political parties to review also supports nonpartisan public opinion IRI works with political parties on internal Cambodian Center for Human Rights on their election performance in the February research to foster discussion about issues of capacity building, development of party 2006 elections and provides assistance as human rights advocacy, the broadcasts of Somaliland indigenous and independent media outlets, public concern. constitutions and fundraising strategies. To support Somaliland’s burgeoning they develop post-election activities. To and victims of unlawful land-grabs. IRI also provides parties with focus group democracy movement, IRI provides further strengthen Uganda’s multi-party research to assist them with constituent Mongolia parliamentary strengthening programs to system, IRI supports the development of To increase eff ectiveness and outreach. China newly elected members of the House of party offi ces to increase political engagement accountability in the political Representatives and the Council of Elders. at the grassroots level. IRI supports the participation of Chinese citizens and independent institutions in process, IRI focuses on Mali In addition, IRI provides capacity-building strengthening political parties To support Mali’s decentralization civic and political life. IRI focuses on workshops for both the national and Zimbabwe and parliamentary institutions, process, IRI provides training on civic political participation, with an emphasis grassroots levels of the three major political In an increasingly repressive political ensuring transparent elections education for women, good governance on women in rural areas, provides support parties. environment, IRI provides training to pro- and increasing women’s for municipal councilors and confl ict for community-based nongovernmental democracy political parties and civil society participation in the political resolution for political parties. IRI is also organizations, and continues to work on South Africa organizations on communications, message process. IRI worked with working with offi cials to organize a meeting local governance issues. IRI partners with the South African development and activity planning. members of parliament as they of nongovernmental pro-democracy Cambodian Institute of Race Relations to continue the developed ethics legislation and women organizations to coincide with the 2007 East Timor promotion of a free and open South African committee rules, which led to the help elect Community of Democracies Ministerial IRI supports the development of a national society. legislature’s fi rst-ever open committee representatives Conference. election law, and works with political parties hearing. for their party. to enhance their ability to serve as key
14 15 Eurasia Europe Participants of IRI’s Following a series of “colored revolutions” that swept through the former Soviet Union, With free elections a reality in most Leadership Institute for Central and Eastern democratic development in Eurasia now spans a greater divide than has previously been of Europe, IRI focuses on helping Europe get a tour of the Gdansk shipyard and experienced. Th roughout 2006, IRI conducted programming aimed at assisting transitioning political parties become more see the wooden desktop on which Solidarity’s countries in solidifying their democracies. In closed societies, IRI worked with activists to issue-oriented and responsive demands were written. promote public awareness of democratic practices and help open democratic space. to voters’ concerns. IRI’s training helps parties create Armenia Georgia Moldova more coherent platforms, To help political parties develop into IRI works with political parties to help As Moldova continues to struggle towards truly national institutions, IRI provides Georgians develop a truly competitive, Euro-Atlantic integration, IRI provides better strategic communications and eff ective grassroots public opinion research to assist with multi-party system. IRI’s public opinion technical assistance to political parties on voter targeting, message development and research also assists the executive and message development, fundraising and organizations. IRI is also active in expanding political participation among women, youth and campaign strategy. legislative branches of government as they how to run eff ective campaigns. IRI also minorities. By working with governments and civil society to concentrate more on policy, IRI seeks develop legislative agendas, refi ne policy supports the participation of youth in the Azerbaijan and gauge public sentiment on a variety of political process and hosted the second- to make the region’s democracies more mature, responsive and sustainable. To encourage meaningful discussion and issues. annual Europe and Eurasia Young Political debate of issues, IRI provides technical Leaders seminar in Chisinau. solving issues of common concern. To assistance and training to national political Kazakhstan Albania Romania IRI works with local advocacy groups to bring greater awareness of transatlantic IRI works with members of parliament parties on strategy development and Despite increasing repression, IRI works Russia increase the participation of the disabled issues to the Washington policy and staff to improve government message design. In addition, IRI founded with political parties to further develop Democratic institutions and processes in the political life of the country, advance community, IRI hosts delegations of accountability and sponsors activities to the Center for Political Leadership, their organizations and messages. IRI also continue to face challenges in the Russian a policy agenda for disabled Albanians, European policymakers for meetings with promote civic education among youth. which holds classes on organizational supports the work of civil society groups, Federation. In response, IRI works with and train them to monitor access to the congressional and administration offi cials development, political debate and and provides them with training in the democratically-oriented groups at the polls during elections. and U.S. policy think tanks. leadership skills. areas of organizational management and regional level. IRI also works with political Serbia communications. parties, nongovernmental organizations Macedonia Given the lack of substantive political Belarus and community leaders to help them Bosnia & Herzegovina platforms in Serbia, IRI works with To help Bosnian parties become more IRI provides intensive campaign parties and their leaders to develop clear To provide a unifi ed voice for those Kyrgyz Republic respond to the needs of their constituents communications assistance to political political parties struggling against To build truly national political parties and take an active role in elections. responsive to voters, IRI off ers trainings and coherent policies that are responsive on campaign management, electoral parties, and media training to women to the electorate. IRI’s public opinion the oppressive policies of President with national constituencies, IRI trains candidates. Th rough regular public Aleksander Lukashenko, IRI has helped parties in both the northern and southern Ukraine law, grassroots organization and strategic research helps government bodies, parties planning. In coordination with domestic opinion polling, IRI helps governing and nongovernmental organizations Belarusian democrats form the United parts of the country. In addition, IRI’s To help strengthen Ukraine’s new offi cials and parties develop issue-based Democratic Forces of Belarus (UDF) polling provides parties and government democracy, IRI trains political parties and civil society organizations, IRI also develop and test their messages with the supports get-out-the-vote activities, issues strategies. Th is commitment to reasoned public. coalition. IRI provides the UDF with offi cials with comprehensive information politically active women and youth with a policymaking has led IRI to help found training on the fundamentals of political on the issues of greatest concern to people, more regionalized focus. IRI’s governance advocacy, election monitoring and policy analysis projects. the Ohrid Institute for Economic Turkey strategy, party organization, outreach and which helps them develop issue-based work supports newly elected offi cials with Strategies and International Aff airs, an With more than half of Turkey’s communications, and conducts leadership agendas. trainings and seminars on communications independent, nonpartisan policy institute. training for democratic women and youth. and message development. Croatia population under the age of 30, IRI builds on its reputation as a source IRI brings Turkish youth to Ankara of trustworthy public opinion research, Regional Program for internships in ministries and working with governing parties to To help consolidate the gains of Europe’s parliamentary commissions. Th rough promote eff ective communications within newer democracies, IRI trains up-and- its School of Participatory Politics in the government and with the public. IRI coming political leaders through the Istanbul, IRI also introduces students provides practical skills training to leaders Leadership Institute for Central and to the fundamentals of political from parties of all sizes at the local and Eastern Europe. As part of its series of participation. IRI’s national public national levels. transatlantic seminars, IRI organizes opinion poll illuminates young Turks’ conferences on the fi eld of democracy views and surveys the general population European Partnership promotion and democratic transition. on politics, religion and Turkey’s place in Initiative the world. Youth discuss IRI continues its high-profi le speakers’ leadership skills at a series, bringing American policymakers training in the Kyrgyz to Europe to discuss approaches to Republic.
16 17 Latin America & the Caribbean Middle East & North Africa
In a year marked by the rise of populist governments in Latin America, IRI continued to support Th e year 2006 was widely predicted to be democrats throughout the region. Beyond its work with political parties and civil society, IRI also one of reversals for democracy in the Middle launched an innovative governance program to develop the administrative competencies of elected East and North Africa. While there were offi cials to respond to widespread voter discontent. serious challenges for local democratic activists in places like Tunisia, Egypt, Syria and Iran, 2006 A Pakistani woman Bolivia Cuba Nicaragua in Quetta answers also demonstrated the continued commitment of As Bolivia’s Constituent Assembly To better inform the international IRI works with political parties and questions for an IRI- undertakes the task of rewriting the community about the reality of repression civil society organizations to strengthen sponsored poll. regional reformers in Oman, Jordan, Morocco, constitution, IRI is supporting Citizen in Cuba, IRI supports advocacy projects in democracy, create democratic space, increase Kuwait and Lebanon to democratic change. Advisory Boards in their eff orts to involve Europe and Latin America, and supports political participation, raise awareness and ordinary citizens in the drafting process. eff orts to document the increasing acts of promote reform of Nicaragua’s institutions. civil resistance by dissidents and ordinary Colombia citizens. Peru Afghanistan Kuwait Partners in Participation IRI works to strengthen the country’s To help newly elected local and national To foster the participation of civil society in IRI’s public opinion research was the fi rst To promote women’s political participation political parties. To support Afro- Guatemala offi cials who took offi ce in 2006, IRI off ers the political process, IRI builds consultative done in the country and the Gulf region. throughout the region, IRI held the fourth Colombians, who are disproportionately IRI works to increase the participation trainings on good governance practices, councils at the local and provincial levels. At Originally focused on gathering data to Partners in Participation training school aff ected by the country’s internal confl ict, of traditionally disenfranchised groups, including transparency and ethics. IRI the national level, IRI works with members support women who ran for parliament in in Dubai to equip women from Bahrain, IRI helped establish the Afro-Colombian including women, youth and indigenous also encourages women to seek elected of Afghanistan’s fi rst elected parliament in 2006, IRI’s polling continues to provide Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Caucus in the National Congress. communities. offi ce, either independently or through three decades to create issues-based coalitions valuable insights to opinion leaders and Arab Emirates with communications and political parties. Th is eff ort is increasing the that align with grassroots networks. political associations. outreach skills. Haiti participation of women in the democratic To increase women’s participation in the process. Egypt Lebanon Syria political process, IRI trains grassroots Despite restrictions on programmatic activity IRI’s new program forged relationships As reformers face a crackdown on freedom women’s organizations in advocacy Regional Program imposed by the Egyptian government, IRI with key political parties and conducted of expression, IRI off ers assistance in techniques. IRI also works Recognizing the need to transform and continues to provide support and technical important nationwide public opinion polls developing independent online media with the Commissions on renew political parties, IRI helped political assistance to activists in nongovernmental that revealed Lebanese citizens’ most pressing platforms. Th rough these mechanisms Women’s Rights in both activists in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador organizations and political parties. concerns. Syrians freely discuss events aff ecting their chambers of Haiti’s and Nicaragua on party renewal strategies. country. parliament to IRI conducted a series of seminars with Iran Morocco strengthen their party leaders to help them improve their To broaden internal public discourse Th rough work at the national, regional Tunisia legislative and platforms, communications, outreach and in Iran, IRI conducts regular training and local levels, IRI helps parties become To promote civil society development, IRI policymaking election structures. seminars for Iranian reformers, focusing more transparent, internally democratic and trains leaders from civil society and the legal capacities. on issue advocacy, political activism and inclusive of women and young leaders in community. In addition, IRI hosts Tunisians Venezuela communication skills. key positions. IRI helps parties plan and at events in Europe and the Middle East to Mexico In an increasingly diffi cult political implement nationwide campaign strategies, build regional relationships. Potential female Responding to public environment, IRI works with civil society Iraq develop platforms and mobilize voters. candidates demand for a more activists and political party leaders to To strengthen Iraq’s democratic institutions, West Bank & Gaza participate in an active Congressional promote public participation and a IRI focuses on legislative strengthening, civil Oman Amid increased political uncertainty, IRI election training in presence outside of tolerance for pluralism. society capacity building and political party IRI and the Majlis A’Shura designed a long- ensures that steady public opinion research Ecuador. Mexico City, IRI helps development. Th e Parliamentary Research term training program that assists members fi ndings are available to democratic parties political parties establish district Directorate provides unbiased information and staff on parliamentary governance, and civil society leaders. Th rough IRI’s offi ces in several states. In training on policy issues, while civil society partners policy analysis, parliamentary research, partner, the Palestinian Initiative for seminars with members of Congress conduct activities on national reconciliation, legislative drafting, committee operations, the Promotion of Global Dialogue and and their staff s, participants fi nd ways youth advocacy and women’s rights. and media and constituent relations. Democracy, women leaders are receiving to improve their delivery of constituent assistance in communications and services. Jordan Pakistan community outreach. Important national elections in 2007 are IRI conducts and uses public opinion expected to further political reforms. IRI surveys to foster political parties’ evolution election training schools assist candidates into issue-oriented institutions, and increase to develop issue-based campaigns, and IRI their responsiveness to voter concerns. public opinion polls help candidates craft eff ective messages.
18 19 2006 Freedom Dinner
“For two decades, the International Republican Institute has
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf speaks after receiving the Mrs. Laura Bush and Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf receive the Mrs. Laura Bush speaks at the Freedom Dinner. worked with Freedom Award. 2006 Freedom Award from IRI Chairman Senator John McCain. the people of
n September 21, 2006, IRI honored Mrs. Laura Bush and Liberian When Senator McCain presented the First Lady with the award, she praised President many nations President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf with the 2006 Freedom Award for their Johnson-Sirleaf and thanked IRI for its work. “For two decades, the International to help develop Odedication to the advancement of freedom and democracy and especially Republican Institute has worked with the people of many nations to help develop the the democratic for their work in encouraging women’s participation in the democratic process. democratic institutions upon which good governments are built. Th rough youth education institutions initiatives, IRI trains the next generation of democratic leaders. By strengthening political upon In presenting the award to President Johnson-Sirleaf, IRI Chairman Senator John McCain parties and civic organizations, IRI helps societies foster debate and the free exchange of highlighted her bravery in standing up to the dictators who had plagued her country ideas. And through the Women’s Democracy Network, IRI brings together women leaders which good for the previous 25 years. Th e Senator also honored her life’s work, “President from around the world so they can help more women participate in the political process.” governments Johnson-Sirleaf, you inspire women and girls around the world with your lifelong are built.” quest to bring democracy to your country.” Lorne Craner, IRI President, recognized four members of IRI’s Women’s Democracy Network who are advancing women’s participation in politics and governance in each of Upon accepting her award, President Johnson-Sirleaf discussed the challenges that face their countries, including the Honorable Rana Hajayah, a Mayor in Jordan; Banzragch ~Mrs. Laura Bush her country, and thanked President George W. Bush for his stance against past corrupt Delgermaa, President of the Democratic Women’s Union in Mongolia; the Honorable regimes, and IRI for its help in preparing the country for the 2005 elections. “IRI was Saima Khugyani, a Member of the Wolesi Jirga in Afghanistan; and the Honorable particularly active in promoting these elections. Very quickly an offi ce was established. Maria Elena Cruz Urrutia, the Auxiliary Secretary of the Municipal Council of Th ey held workshops, brought political groups together, worked with the media. Th ey Guatemala City, Guatemala. educated, they instructed, they supported, they assisted the process.” President Johnson- Sirleaf went on to comment that with the help of the United States, “Liberia can In introducing the four women, Craner concluded that America doesn’t need to “export demonstrate that it is possible to move a country from confl ict and chaos to democracy.” democracy. Th e desire for freedom is universal. All we need to do is to assist brave women - and men - as they build their democracies.”
20 21 25th Anniversary In Memoriam Dr. Jeane J. Kirkpatrick November 19, 1926 – December 7, 2006
audience of women, that her appointment as the
fi rst American female U.N. Ambassador spurred
other nations to name women to this U.N. posting.
Panel participants from left to right: Mark Palmer, Richard Allen, Richard Williamson, Frank Fahrenkopf and Michael Samuels.
n 2007, IRI marked the 25th Two years later the wall fell signaling During his speech, General Meese Beyond her interest in particular IRI eff orts, anniversary of President Ronald the end of the Soviet empire. refl ected on President Reagan’s Dr. Kirkpatrick provided intellectual sustenance IReagan’s speech to the British belief in America’s values and Parliament in which he outlined democracy. “He had an absolute Mark Palmer, former U.S. and guidance to those engaged in democracy America’s goal “to foster the belief…in the superiority of Ambassador to Hungary, who was infrastructure of democracy.” Th is democracy and that is what he laid promotion. In recent years, some have critiqued credited with conceiving some of the Dr. Kirkpatrick speaks at an IRI forum in 2000. event kicked-off the fi rst in a series out in the [Westminster] speech.” core ideas behind President Reagan’s of 25th anniversary activities that Washington’s renewed interest in “democracy Westminster speech, called attention Dr. Jeane Kirkpatrick, a long-time IRI board IRI will celebrate through 2008. to how radical these ideas seemed Meese left the audience with some building.” Th ese concerns echo voices heard in at the time and how the President poignant thoughts on democracy. member, died in December 2006. As newspaper To commemorate President Reagan’s felt radical change was needed. “In “Democracy cannot be imposed the early 1980s, when the idealistic concept was obituaries noted, Dr. Kirkpatrick’s impact on pivotal June 8, 1982 speech, IRI many parts of the world, even in the and it can’t be seen as being fi rst raised. Dr. Kirkpatrick had the intellect, hosted a panel discussion on how West, people then assumed socialism imposed. Democracy is not easy, American foreign policy went far beyond her time the policy was developed, how was the future…Th e purpose of this it takes time and it takes patience. courage and skills to help conceive and implement the speech itself came to be and [Westminster] speech was to change Democracy has diff erent forms. as Ambassador to the United Nations. Her 1970s’ how it has aff ected the last 25 that assumption. To proclaim and Democracy is worth doing.” President Reagan’s agenda of freedom. As a result years of U.S. foreign policy. Th e demonstrate that democracy and free writings helped inform candidate Ronald Reagan’s of her work and her commitment to democracy, panel was followed by a dinner enterprise were the future. And to Th e expert panel discussion also policies, which eventually ended the Cold War. featuring a keynote address by thereby change the course of history.” featured IRI Board Member Frank J. millions around the world are living freer lives. the Honorable Edwin Meese III, Fahrenkopf, Jr., Co-Chairman of the former Counselor to the President Democracy Program study, whose and U.S. Attorney General. Dr. Kirkpatrick’s expertise in Latin American principle recommendations helped craft the National Endowment for issues gave her a deep and lasting interest in IRI’s Th e impact President Reagan had Democracy initiative; and Michael on history was recalled by Richard Samuels who helped shape the programs in the region. Beyond Latin America, V. Allen, President Reagan’s fi rst ideas that went into the Democracy she helped guide IRI’s programs in places as National Security Aff airs Advisor. Program study. IRI Board Member During a November 1978 visit to Richard S. Williamson, who was diverse as Serbia, Russia, China and Zimbabwe. the Berlin Wall Reagan said, “We an Assistant to President Reagan at have to fi nd a way to knock this the White House and later served Less well known was Dr. Kirkpatrick’s interest in thing down.” Nearly nine years as Assistant Secretary of State for later, to the cheers of thousands International Organization Aff airs the advancement of women in politics. She once of Berliners, President Reagan during the Reagan Administration, noted, with quiet satisfaction to an IRI-hosted challenged Soviet Premier Mikhail served as moderator. Gorbachev to “Tear down this wall.”
Edwin Meese
22 23 Donors 2006 IRI extends its gratitude to more than corporations, foundations and individuals who gave so generously during . Their donations enable IRI to carry out its work.
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