Eurasia
To strengthen democratic governance in Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, IRI links parliamentarians to their counterparts in the Baltic countries, primarily Lithuania, to help them develop the skills to govern in a transparent, responsive and effective manner.
Working closely with the Unified Democratic Forces of Belarus, IRI supports efforts to implement a long-term pro-democracy strategy, combining election participation with issue advocacy and information dissemination.
In the wake of the 2008 conflict with Russia, IRI has continued its political party and polling work, and has also begun a new governance program to help strengthen local and regional bodies.
To help political parties stay connected to critical issues facing voters, IRI conducts nationwide public opinion polls. IRI-led workshops help parties to use the poll data for message and platform development and to craft party-specific campaigns.
Using the results of its nationwide public opinion polls, IRI works with political parties to build national constituencies and also focuses on women's particpation in politics.
IRI provides technical assistance to Moldova’s democratic political parties to build a nationwide grassroots base. IRI also focuses on women’s participation in politics.
In an increasingly difficult political environment, IRI continues its work with democratic activists. This work includes regional assistance to pro-democracy actors and movements to better serve and expand their constituencies.
To help consolidate democratic gains, IRI trains local elected officials in good governance and aids political parties and politically active youth in communication, organization and outreach techniques. Through the Young Political Leadership School, IRI provides skills training on effective political leadership.
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