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Strengthening Democratic Institutions
In a very
short period of time, the world has
witnessed the emergence of fledgling
democracies in Central and Eastern Europe,
and is now witnessing tremendous economic,
political, and social change in Russia and
the NIS (newly independent states). Countries in Africa, Asia and Latin
America are rewriting their constitutions,
changing to multi-party systems and allowing
opposition groups to have greater voice in
their own governance.
Accordingly, Heartland
International undertakes many short-term
training programs with a focus on
strengthening democratic institutions,
ranging from free media to educational
development; healthcare evaluation to
non-governmental organization-building;
governance, justice systems and civil
society to employment organizations; and
every sector in between. In addition
to professionally relevant seminars and site
visits, participants learn about the culture
and civil society in the U.S., and the key
components of a strong citizenry protected
by its government.
Recent Programs:
August-September
2010: Measurement, Testing and Evaluation
for Education (Liberia) May-June
2010: Management of Media Support
Organizations (Ukraine) February
2010: Emerging Grassroots Leaders (US & Turkey) December
2009: Case Law Study Tour on Freedom of
Information Practices in the U.S. (Armenia) July-August
2009: Quality Assurance in the Health Sector
(Uzbekistan) June
2009: NGO Capacity-Building (Armenia) Upcoming: October
2010: Study Tour for the Moscow School of
Political Studies (Russia) 2011:
Strengthening Women's Empowerment NGOs
(Belize & Nicaragua)
Emerging Grassroots Leaders in Turkey and
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