Improving Citizen Participation and Feedback in Your Bagh: AManual on Town Halls
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The International Republican Institute
IRI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advances
freedom and democracy worldwide by developing political
parties, civil society, civic institutions, open elections, dem-
ocratic governance and the rule of law. Since 1983, IRI has
conducted programs in more than 100 countries and, along
with the Women’s Democracy Network, is currently active
in more than 75 countries. The Institute receives funding
through grants from the U.S. State Department, U.S. Agen-
cy for International Development, the National Endowment
for Democracy, a number of European foundations and aid
agencies such as the United Kingdom’s Department for In-
ternational Development (DFID) and other Western coun-
tries, and the United Nations. IRI’s network of field offices
and long standing relationships with local partners enables
the Institute to rapidly design and implement programs that
respond to a multitude of political environments, including
post-conflict contexts, around the world.
IRI in Mongolia
Mongolia is one of the few countries in Asia that boasts
dynamic institutions of democracy. Mongolia embarked on
its democratic path in 1989 with widespread public support
for democratic reforms and began its transition to a democ-
racy in 1990. Throughout this 21-year period, Mongolia has
created and strengthened democratic institutions, including
the national legislature, the judiciary, political parties and
civil society. IRI has supported the development of dem-
ocratic practices and democratic governance in Mongolia
since 1992.
IRI’s long-standing presence in Mongolia has enabled the
Institute to establish a reputation as an expert organization
willing to work with all political parties and civil society or-
