Often the press reports on what is perceived as the “erosion of democracy” in Russia. What is not often reported is how Russia, through its reforms, is shaping citizen engagement in its country. A few years ago the Russian government passed Law 131 – not something that you might have read about – but it [...]
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Reforms in Russia – A Local Perspective
Posted in Community Interest Stories on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Russia in the Global Storm – a Regional View
Posted in Community Interest Stories on May 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Russia in the Global Storm was the topic of a presentation at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace last month. One of the presenters, Zeljko Bogetic from the World Bank, cautioned that Russia’s “lack of attention towards greater social safety net programs was worrisome.” He went on to say that it is estimated that 4.7 [...]
The Power of Partnership
Posted in Community Interest Stories on May 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday I met with several members of the Great Baikal Trail Organization and their American partners to learn more about what they have been doing since we gave them a grant many years ago. It turned out to be a wonderful opportunity to appreciate, again, what people can do when united in a common purpose.
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