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2007 - Security - Personal and Economic This forum explores the central concept of security in relation to establishing a meaningful, sustainable democracy. By "security," we are connoted several important issues. First, there must be a sense of personal security (i.e. safety). Second, citizens must have a sense of economic security. Third, a more general sense of the country as an international actor must be conceptualized and executed (e.g. good relations with important neighbors, other countries, international institutions, etc.). We argue that all of these issues are crucial to any nation's successfully consolidated democracy. |
5 | 5 | Sat Apr 21, 2007 2:19 am sphillips  |
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DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION MAIN FORUM - 2007 In January of 2007, students at the University of Miami began a new vigorous discussion about consolidating democracy both abstractly and in the specific context of Nepal. We invite participants from anywhere in this discussion. Below, you will also note the archived discussions from last year's topic "Designing Liberal Democracy." Feel free to peruse these discussions but please do not post to them, but instead post to the new 2007 discussion. |
1 | 1 | Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:36 am jdrope |
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2007 - Transparency & Accountability We propose that in order for a democracy to consolidate (more) fully, the government's activities must be fully transparent (within reason as defined by the legislature) to the public and the world at large. We expect that this transparency will encourage another critical piece of the consolidation challenge: accountability. Governments and politicians must be accountable to the citizenry for a democracy to succeed. |
6 | 6 | Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:36 am rbauer |
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2007 - Inclusion To consolidate democracy, societies must find creative and meaningful ways to incorporate all members of society. In Nepal specifically, the new democratic project must take major steps to address the inclusion of minority groups (linguistic, ethnic, caste, etc.), women and previous non-democratic actors (the military, the monarchy, etc.), among other groups. |
7 | 8 | Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:57 am adonovan |
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2007 - Will To have a successful and consolidated democracy there has to be a will for one. That said, there is much that can be done to stimulate enthusiasm for and commitment to democracy including education programs. This forum will look abstractly at this concept of will particularly through other countries' experiences, and will also promote more pragmatic discussion about how to engender excitement and dedication to this type of system of governance. |
6 | 7 | Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:48 am jgershenson |
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2007 - Education Every successful democratic society relies on education as a cornerstone. First, "civic" education can help to promote the system. Second, education more generally is a key component of economic growth. We argue that with more economic stability, citizens can dedicate more time to growing and maintaining a successful democratic system. |
6 | 6 | Sat Apr 21, 2007 2:42 am nmacdonald |
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2007 - Institutions In order for a democracy to consolidate, there need to be effective institutions to execute the necessary duties of government. To start, there need to be fair and free elections and the mechanisms to execute them. There also need to be government bureaucracies to implement the basic activities of government and new legislation of the parliament. |
3 | 4 | Tue May 01, 2007 10:23 pm evanplunkett |
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2007 - Civil Liberties New democracies must have "equality of opportunity" for all citizens across all facets of the system. These liberties include basic and pragmatic concepts such as a freedom of expression, a free media and freedom to congregate and form organizations. Moreover, we are interested in exploring these issues more abstractly -- which "liberties" are most important to consolidating a democracy? |
5 | 6 | Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:08 am Nayda Verier-Taylor |
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Participant Message Bulletin: HPRC Oct. 11, 2007, NSC, Madison |
1 | 1 | Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:45 pm alok |
| ARCHIVED - Please do not post - INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATION FORUMS - 2006 | ||||
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Archived - Please do not post - Designing Liberal Democracy - General Discussion Forum - 2006 Interactive discussion involving US and Nepali Students. Taking as inspiration the teams of social scientists that sought to “design democracy” in post-World War II Japan and Germany, this interactive discussion will utilize the laboratory of the South Asian country of Nepal. In the seven substantive areas identified below, you will find 1) a "super" annotated bibliography about the subject area, 2) an original proposal developed by teams of political science students at the University of Miami, and 3) a set of questions upon which these students are seeking input to help them understand better the political situation in Nepal. The students not only welcome but strongly encourage people to comment on any aspect of their work. We are seeking above all else to generate intellectual discourse about these key areas in an important country. To comment, simply click on the desired forum and you can either post a new comment or reply to an existing one. Please email jdrope@miami.edu if you are having difficulties posting your material. Moderators jdrope, DesigningLibDemCourse |
1 | 1 | Thu Feb 09, 2006 5:05 pm jdrope |
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Archived - Please do not post - Education and promotion of “civil society” This forum explores the roles of education and civil society in the development and consolidation of democracy. i) universal primary education ii) universal secondary education iii) tertiary and vocational education iv) roles, funding and the promotion of “social” organizations |
5 | 5 | Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:51 pm ascott |
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Archived - Please do not post - Facilitating a peaceful transition to democracy 2) This forum is focused on facilitating a peaceful transition to democracy and particularly identifying ways to ensure that key political actors are part of the transition process including: i) the Monarchy ii) the political parties iii) the Maoists iv) the army and police v) non-governmental organizations vi) interest groups vii) middle classes (i.e. more educated and/or middle-income) |
5 | 6 | Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:02 pm mwright |
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Archived - Please do not post - Institutions This forum emphasizes designing an effective “institutional structure” including but not limited to the following: i) The “overarching” structure (i.e. maintaining a Westminster-style parliamentary system) ii) Institutions more generally including functioning bureaucracies and a legal structure (particularly to maintain “rule of law” including personal security and property rights) iii) Ensuring voting rights (including universal suffrage) |
5 | 5 | Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:37 am jcotto |
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Archived - Please do not post - Basic human and civil rights This forum is focused on the role of basic civil and human rights in a new democracy including but not limited to: i) religious freedom ii) freedom of speech iii) freedom of the press iv) right to assemble v) universal right to participate in the political system vi) access to information |
6 | 6 | Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:08 pm apalma |
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Archived - Please do not post - Popular support for the system This forum focuses on the central liberal democratic tenet of the “consent” to be governed (people agreeing to allow representative government to make important decisions for the nation), which includes an emphasis on the transparency of the system (and perhaps most especially to address important issues of fighting CORRUPTION) |
5 | 5 | Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:44 pm nhouston |
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Archived - Please do not post - Minority rights and equal representation This forum focuses on the democratic challenges that stem from addressing the needs and preferences of distinct actors including but not limited to ETHNIC, LINGUISTIC and GENDER groups. |
5 | 5 | Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:06 am Guest |
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Archived - Please do not post - Economy This forum focuses on the crucial role of the economy in democratic development including economic development in general, the related international support, and infrastructure investment and development |
5 | 5 | Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:15 pm bmaier |
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