Mexico’s Movement for Real Democracy
“We are the children of the ideals you couldn’t kill.” A young woman carried the hand-lettered sign as she marched with tens of thousands of people in Mexico City last July 22. Twenty-something, with long black hair and jeans, her message captures the spirit and sense of history of Mexico’s new movement for real democracy. [...]
New Syrian opposition alliance will try to form transitional government
A group of exiled Syrian activists announced a new opposition alliance on Tuesday that aims to form a transitional government inside Syria – a challenge to the Syrian National Council (SNC). Haytham al-Maleh, a lawyer and former judge, told a Cairo news conference called to unveil the new body: “I have been tasked with leading [...]
Increasing Government Accountability When Democracy Cannot
Improving the accountability of leaders tops the agenda of just about everyone involved with development. But the preferred solution—elections—often comes up short in countries with divided populationsand democratic structures that are not well institutionalized. There is a great need for alternatives. Such alternatives can take many forms—including improving governance, enhancing the rule of law, promoting [...]
Morocco’s Great Illusion
For the past three months, I have been struggling with the notion that Joseph de Maistre’s famous “every country has the government it deserves,” found in his “Lettres et Opuscules Inédits vol. 1, letter 53,” is indeed an accurate delineation of Morocco. Could it be conceivable that we, Moroccans, are not aware of the judiciary’s [...]
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Speech at Oxford University
Between 2 July – 18 July, NL-Aid is enjoying a summer recess. From 19th July, you can read articles of our authors again. Untill that time, we have selected Youtube videos in which development thinkers are centered. In this episode: Aung San Suu Kyi. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tip on Hyves [...]
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Food speaks the language of Tradition and Culture
Execution of at least 10 prisoners postponed until Saturday
Aeras, GSK deal to Advance TB Vaccine research
CPN Maoist says a new war has begun (VIDEO)
Doubts Raised About the Alleged Assassin of Marisela Escobedo
Urgent: 10 prisoners scheduled for execution today
Kenya’s Professionals call for a supreme natural resource law
Africans innovators called to participate in Project Incubator Award
Israel goes to the polls in two or three months
Morsi’s 100 days, a performance which is viewed with mixed feelings
Syria: Arrest of prominent human rights defender Mr Khalil Matouk
Tanzania: Miners plead for time to make positive contribution
