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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.

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"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.

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Spotlight

Committee holds public hearing on Bangladesh garment industry problems

The Parliamentary Standing Committee organized a first of its kind public hearing in a bid to ensure a safe work environment in garment factories in Bangladesh.

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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