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- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- PhD in Political Science (CUNY), specialization development politics, public policy, international relations, and international political economy
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you have direct and significant expertise
- Mozambique and South Africa
- What is your current country of residence?
- United States
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- independent consultant
- Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise?
- Democratization, Development, Education, Civil Society
- Which are your primary skills areas?
- Training, Advocacy
Elaine Friedland's Blog
Solutions to problems of democracy and economic development in Africa
RESOURCE CURSE WHICH HINDERS DEMOCRACY
Frequently people wonder why the richest African countries, in natural resources, typically have the most authoritarian regimes. The sole exception to this correlation is Botswana. In the current issue of Democracy and Society there is a explanation of the problem of the "resource curse" which actually inhibits the development of democracy. The article can be downloaded at http://democraticpiece.com/forum/DemocracyAndSocietyF07.pdf
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Frequently people wonder why the richest African countries, in natural resources, typically have the most authoritarian regimes. The sole exception to this correlation is Botswana. In the current issue of Democracy and Society there is a explanation of the problem of the "resource curse" which actually inhibits the development of democracy. The article can be downloaded at http://democraticpiece.com/forum/DemocracyAndSocietyF07.pdf
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XVI Annual World Open Space on Open Space
July 23, 2008 at 6pm to July 26, 2008 at 6pm – Fort Mason -
Human Rights Accompaniment Volunteers to work with Colombian Peace Community and Other Partner Organizations Training, NY
July 29, 2008 at 9am – Fellowship of Reconciliation -
Building Justice Across Borders
August 2, 2008 at 9am – Colombia -
Global Call for Submissions: Earth Charter Oneness Book Project
August 15, 2008 from 6am to 11pm – International
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As someone who served in the Peace Corps in Zimbabwe (1998-99), I appreciate your advocacy! I've been watching this all unfold with breath held. Thanks for the advocacy!
Warmly,
Cheryl Duckworth
This is Yadab from Nepal.we can share our expercince on this network.