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Publications

John E. Owens: "Parties in Democratic National Assemblies"

Chen Friedberg and Reuven Y. Hazan: "Legislative Oversight"

Dr. John Rohrbaugh: "Matching Evaluation Phases to Country Conditions in International Development"

Dr. Michael L. Mezey: "Representation and
Constituency Relations"

"Principles and Guidelines for Constituency Development Funds"

This pamphlet on CDFs developed by SUNY/CID and CPA is available online as a downloadable pdf.

Upcoming:

"Parliamentary Questions" by Dr. Shane Martin

Governance Information Bulletin

The latest issue of SUNY/CID’s Governance Information Bulletin offers recent reports, summaries, and publications on development by development professionals from
the World Bank, UNDP and other organizations and researchers.The GIB is an occasional email newsletter that draws attention to technical matters involved in strengthening political institutions and to broader issues of aid strategies, democracy assistance, public sector performance, and to countries and regions where SUNY/CID is working. Each entry provides a link to a larger piece of research. Our most recent edition can be found here and the archive here.

To receive the bulletin by email, please send your email address to: gib@cid.suny.edu.

SUNY/CID in USAID video marking 50 years providing assistance in Kenya

USAID is celebrating 50 years of partnership with Kenya to improve life in this African nation. Watch the entire 40-minute version here, or view this clip that mentions SUNY/CID's work as USAID's on-the-ground partner.

Spotlight

SUNY/CID wins $5.5M legislative strengthening project in Bosnia and Herzegovina

USAID recently awarded the Research Foundation for SUNY (SUNY/CID) a 44-month, $5.5 million cooperative agreement to implement Strengthening Governmental Institutions, Systems, and Processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SGISP). The project starts May 15.

SUNY/CID E. Africa Representative nominated to be Kenya Cabinet Secretary

Dr. Fred Matiangi, SUNY/CID’s East Africa Regional Representative and former Chief of Party for SUNY/CID’s Parliamentary Strengthening Program in Kenya, has been nominated by President Uhuru Kenyatta to serve as Kenya’s next Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and Technology.

SUNY/CID to work in South Sudan

SUNY/CID brings its extensive legal, constitutional and public sector reform experience to the USAID-sponsored Project for Good Governance in the Republic of South Sudan (PROGRESS).

MPs promote inter-party and inter-ethnic dialogue during stops in BiH

The USAID Parliamentary Strengthening Project organized joint public events with BiH Parliamentary Assembly Members Mr. Lazar Prodanović, top left, and Ms. Ismeta Dervoz, top center, visiting constituents in both of Bosnia's entities. The joint visits were designed to encourage dialogue across ethnic and party lines.

PRODIP making a difference in Bangladesh

SUNY/CID’s PRODIP team is workng with parliamentary standing committees to encourage more active participation in law-making by MPs in Bangladesh.

Our 25th anniversary edition is now available online!

Celebrating 25 years in 2011-2012

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Staff in Focus

Each quarter we will feature a staff member whose work and dedication is vital to achieving our mission.

This quarter, learn about Dr. David E. Guinn, Senior Associate and former Chief of Party, the Afghanistan Parliamentary Assistance Project.