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CIAO DATE: 05/05/07
December 2006
Table of Contents
From the Editor-in-Chief: History and Availability by Dorin Tudoran
Cover Story
Designing Democracy Along the Pacific Rim by Roland Rich (PDF, 3 pages, 37 KB)
Third-wave democracies are leading their first-wave predecessors in democratic innovation, tinkering with electoral and governance systems until they fit local needs.
Fieldwork
Under One Banner by Laura Ingalls
WomenPowerConnect's Ranjana Kumari describes her efforts to unite women's groups to bring gender equality to India's democracy.
Civil Society: Democracy's Linchpin
International leaders from around the globe examine the role of civil society organizations in resolving conflict, creating accountability and addressing the needs of marginalized groups.
In The Trenches
Accounting for Security: Lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan by John Moore
To achieve their goals in conflict zones, international development agencies face new challenges when creating their organizational budgets and meeting programmatic objectives.
Only the Connected Are Free by Rakesh Sharma
While the internet has not delivered revolutionary change in China, it may be encouraging incrimental liberization via better communication among citizens.
Beyond Democracy
The Rise of Sex Selection in India by Dr. Meeta Singh and Vasu Mohan
A preference for male children is causing a crisis that could threaten India's human rights, security and, ultimately, democracy.
Thinking Out Loud
Islam, Civil Society and Democracy in Indonesia by Greg Barton
Many have argued that Islam is not compatible with democracy. Indonesia's history of active Muslim civil society organizations shows just how effective they can be in promoting tolerance and democratic reforms.
Coping with Corruption by Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino
Two decades after the fall of Marcos, corruption continues to blight the Philippine economy. The problem may rest in a cultural acceptance of graft, mistrust of institutions and lack of political will.