11. Understanding Representation: Implications for Legislative Strengthening
- Publication Date:
- 11-2000
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- United States Agency for International Development
- Abstract:
- The Second International Conference on Legislative Strengthening took place in Wintergreen, Virginia from June 5-8, 2000. Some 165 people participated in the conference. USAID democracy officers, implementing partners, and host-country legislators and staff each accounted for about a quarter of those attending, with the remaining quarter consisting of representatives from other international donors, academics, and other interested parties. The participants hailed from some 30 nations, including many from Africa. Approximately 65 speakers, panelists, and moderators participated in the conference sessions. The conference agenda is included as an appendix of this report.
- Topic:
- Civil Society, Democratization, Government, and Politics
- Political Geography:
- Africa