IRI’s 65-member delegation of short and long-term election observers found Bangladesh’s December 29, 2008, parliamentary elections a major step forward in demonstrating the country’s commitment to strengthening democracy. More Detail >>
Parliamentary Elections Exit Poll >>

IRI released its survey of Pakistan public opinion. The poll, conducted October 15-30, 2008, gauges Pakistani public opinion on the job performance of elected officials and government institutions. More Detail >>

IRI today released a letter from Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga to Institute President Lorne Craner regarding IRI’s work in Kenya. The letter is being released in response to articles that appeared in The Nation and The Standard. More Detail >>

The presidents of IRI and NDI co-authored New Directions for Democracy Promotion as part of the Better World Campaign’s “Don’t Go It Alone” series. In the paper, Craner and Wollack discuss how the U.S. should remain engaged in democracy promotion.
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