Latin America and the Caribbean
IRI fosters good governance at the municipal level with the participation of local governing authorities, the private sector, civil society and disenfranchised groups. IRI also works with local media to effectively report on citizens’ priorities in their communities.
IRI provides local public officials with skills to govern effectively and transparently, and works with marginalized communities to increase awareness of citizens’ rights and freedoms.
IRI helps enhance the ability of civil society groups to advocate for democratic, social and economic reforms, and call attention to the repression which exists on the island. Using opinion research, IRI helps Cubans build an understanding of citizens’ needs, priorities and attitudes about politics and freedom.
IRI helps local governments better understand the needs of citizens, while strengthening their skills to develop meaningful policies, practices and services which address those needs. IRI also provides citizens with information on the role of government and strengthens their ability to meaningfully participate in policy development and government oversight.
IRI helps strengthen links between local government officials, civil society and citizens to promote a better understanding of changes in government processes and to further their communications and interactions with each other.
IRI works at the municipal level, bringing together civil society and citizens to address community concerns and strengthen democratic governance.
To foster democratic governance at the municipal level, IRI works with mayors and their staffs to engage citizens and understand their concerns while strengthening the ability of officials to develop effective policies and improve government services.
IRI strengthens democratic governance practices at the municipal level and encourages meaningful engagement of civil society and citizens. IRI also promotes constructive political debate by helping increase knowledge and appreciation for grassroots issues important to Hondurans.
IRI brings together regional experts from independent and party-affiliated think tanks from across the political spectrum to discuss and develop substantive policies aimed at addressing social and economic needs in the region.
IRI works to improve democratic governance at the state level and in indigenous and multi-ethnic municipalities. IRI forums enable civil society, citizens and the national congress to discuss important issues, and helps civil society and citizens participate in the development of policy.
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