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Visualizing Political Struggle in the Middle East
January 24, 2013
Abstract: Marking the publication of Lina Khatib's latest book Image Politics in the Middle East: The Role of the Visual in Political Struggle, this seminar focuses on the evolution of political...
How Governmental Corruption Breeds Clientelism: Evidence from Mexico
December 6, 2012
Abstract: It has long been recognized that corruption and clientelism feed upon each other.
Visualizing Political Struggle in the Middle East
November 29, 2012
Abstract: Marking the publication of Lina Khatib's latest book Image Politics in the Middle East: The Role of the Visual in Political Struggle, this seminar focuses on the evolution of political...
Panel and Special Reception to Meet the Social Entrepreneurs in Residence at Stanford
November 15, 2012
The Program on Social Entrepreneurship at Stanford University's Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law invites you to a special event and reception to meet the second class of Social...
Using Legal Frameworks to Foster Social Change: A Panel Discussion with the Fall 2012 Social Entrepreneurs in Residence at Stanford
November 14, 2012
Using Legal Frameworks to Foster Social Change: A Panel Discussion with the Fall 2012 Social Entrepreneurs in Residence at Stanford November 14, 2012 12:45pm - 2:00pm Room 280A The Levin Center for...
Screening of "A Whisper to A Roar"
November 13, 2012
Stanford’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law invites you to a screening of A Whisper to a Roar, a film chronicling the stories of five democracy activists in Egypt, Malaysia,...
Assessing the Quality of Governance in China (Sonoma)
November 12, 2012
In Western scholarship, governance is equated with democracy, and its institutional attributes of transparency and accountability.
First Annual Stanford Social Entrepreneurship Exchange
November 9, 2012
First Annual Stanford Social Entrepreneurship Exchange This event welcomes undergrads and graduate students across campus --- from those who are just learning about social entrepreneurship to...
The Power of 'Open': Collective Intelligence, Crowdsourcing and Co-creation
October 18, 2012
AbstractThe manifestations of 'open' are permeating the society enabled by the rise of participatory culture and improved communication technologies.
Assessing the Quality of Governance in China (Beijing)
October 15, 2012
In Western scholarship, governance is equated with democracy, and its institutional attributes of transparency and accountability.
Following Africa’s Lead: Opportunities and Threats of the Mobile Internet Revolution
October 11, 2012
***** NOTE: CHANGE OF LOCATION*****AbstractThe mobile Internet — accessed through smartphones, tablets, and 4G technology — is now set to overtake the wired Net in usage and users.
Deepening Democracy: A Strategy for Improving Integrity of Elections Worldwide - The Report of the Global Commission on Elections, Democracy, and Security
October 4, 2012
Stephen Stedman is Freeman Spogli senior fellow at the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law and FSI, an affiliated faculty member at CISAC, and professor of political science (by...
Revolutionary Struggle and Authoritarian Durability after the Cold War
September 27, 2012
Abstract: Lucan Way will present the initial findings of his new book project (co-authored with Steven Levitsky, Harvard University), "Revolutionary Struggle and Authoritarian Durability after the...
Summer Course Intensive - Honorable Fatu Bensouda
June 27, 2012
The Program on Human Rights at the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law, together with Stanford Summer Session are proud to offer a special session on human rights June 25 - July...
Class Day Lecture 2012 with Larry Diamond
June 16, 2012
The graduating class at Stanford University has selected Larry Diamond as the 2012 Class Day speaker.
The Tortuous Trajectories of Democracy and the Persistence of Authoritarianism in Africa
June 7, 2012
Abstract: The "spirit of democracy" has recently been undermined in several African countries as authoritarian methods have been the preferred approach.
Conceptualizing and Measuring the Rule of Law
May 24, 2012
Abstract: We present a new framework for conceptualizing and assessing the extent to which countries adhere to the rule of law in practice.
Public Goods Provision and the Efficacy of Governance
May 18, 2012
On May 18-19, the Program on Poverty and Governance and the Center for Latin American Studies will host a two-day conference on the provision of public goods and good governance throughout the...
The Cost of Inaction on HIV/AIDS: Case studies from Angola and Rwanda
May 16, 2012
Center for African Studies Africa Table
Taiwan’s Maturing Democracy
May 14, 2012
On May 14, the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies (CNAPS) at Brookings and the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) at Stanford University hosted a seminar analyzing...
What Really Happened: Lessons Learned from the Egyptian Revolution
May 7, 2012
Abstract: Ahmed Salah, Egyptian activist and 2011 Draper Hills Summer fellow at the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law will tell the true story of how the Egyptian Revolution...
Democratic Transitions and Development in Africa: Beyond Prebendalist Systems
April 25, 2012
Abstract: Systemic corruption undermines state capacity, imperils socio-economic development, and diminishes democracy. In his Nairobi speech as a U.S.
Stanford US-Russia Forum Capstone Conference
April 18, 2012
________________________________________________Stanford U.S.-Russia Forum Capstone Conference April 18 - 20, 2012, Stanford University ...
Institution-building in Hard Places: Challenges, Contexts, Pathways
April 12, 2012
Abstract: This talk draws on case study evidence from Princeton University’s Innovations for Successful Societies to reflect on some current theories about building accountable government. The...