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Session One

Strengthening and Sustaining Democratic Institutions

OAS Secretary General José Miguel Insulza recently noted in a Washington address that, we are entering into a new era in hemispheric relations, an era in which military dictatorships are things of the past and in which democracy is a fundamental political value for all countries in the hemisphere.  However, despite its widespread acceptance, democracy has not been without its challenges. The OAS has been an important organization for promoting democracy within the region. In this regard, 2009 has been particularly significant.  After a 47 year suspension, OAS countries – including Canada – voted to readmit Cuba to ... Show Div

Topic One: Sept 29

Honduras: A Unified Voice in the Hemisphere?

In late June 2009 the countries of the Western hemisphere made it clear that military coups would not be tolerated. OAS member states unanimously agreed that the only way to remove a leader was through the will of the people as outlined in their constitution and electoral process... Show Div

Topic Two: Sept 30

Expanding Inter-American Mechanisms for Promoting Democracy

On July 12, 2009, Secretary General José Miguel Insulza noted that "It would be a good idea to allow other state institutions to also have a way of reaching [the OAS] and be able to present their grievances.” The IADC, adopted by all 34 OAS Member States...  Show Div

Topic Three: Oct 1

Cuba and the Inter-American System

In early June 2009, 47 years after its suspension, the General Assembly of the OAS unanimously decided to revoke the resolution that banned Cuba from participating as an active member. The original resolution that suspended the Caribbean nation was directly related to Cuba's Marxist-Leninist ideology... Show Div

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e-Conference begins with robust discussion of democracy in the Americas

By Governance Village - 5 months ago

Panelists and participants from throughout the hemisphere come together to discuss democracy online

By Brandon Currie, GV Editor

With over 110 contributions from panelists and participants in 19 countries across the Americas, the first session of the Inter-American Forum on Governance produced a rich discussion on the state of democracy throughout the hemisphere.

Hosted exclusively online from September 29 to October 1, the session was the first of four e-Conferences co-sponsored by the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), the Canadian International Council (CIC) and the...

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Honduras: A Unified Voice in the Hemisphere?

By Governance Village - 5 months ago

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Key questions for today's discussion are:
  • Was the OAS reaction to the situation in Honduras appropriate?
  • Does it reflect the delicate balance between supporting democratic values and the policy of non-intervention?
  • What does the situation in Honduras say about democracy in the Americas?
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  • Honduras as a...
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Inter-American Mechanisms for Promoting Democracy

By Governance Village - 5 months ago

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Key questions for today's discussion are:
  • Does the Inter-American Democratic Charter need to be updated to allow other components of the democratic process - such as opposition parties, leaders and institutions - to appeal to the OAS?
  • Are other OAS mechanisms that promote democracy effective?
  • What other processes might...
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Cuba and the Inter-American System

By Governance Village - 5 months ago

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Key questions for today's discussion are:
  • Will Cuba choose to again become active in the Inter-American system?
  • Will embracing Cuba put it on a path towards democracy?
  • How does the decision to readmit Cuba to the OAS affect other countries in the Americas?
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