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U.S. Secretary of State Rice announced on June 18 an increase of U.S. assistance to the Palestinians.  If you want to learn more about what the U.S. is doing to help Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, as well as programs and opportunities available to you, we invite you to join our web chat with Howard Sumka, USAID Mission Director.  Send us your questions! (join the webchat) 

PARTICIPATE IN A DEMOCRACY DIALOGUE

Democracy Dialogues are global conversations about democracy.  While all chats relate to democratic governance, a new focus is introduced every two months.  Videos, photos, and readings are available to inform and add to the regularly scheduled webchats, as well as independent activities throughout the world.  The Dialogues include a wide range of perspectives to promote reflection and healthy debate.  Past topics have included:  Freedom of Speech, Women's Rights, Independent Courts, Free and Fair Elections, Freedom of Religion, and Combating Corruption.  (Learn more)

UPCOMING WEBCHATS (including Democracy Dialogues)

July 18:  The Millennium Challenge Corporation: How Does the MCC Decide Who Qualifies For Assistance?  (Maureen Harrington)

July 18:  The Enabling Environment for NGOs  (Lester M. Salamon)

July 26:  The Backlash Against NGOs  (Thomas Carothers)

August 7:  Principles of Effective NGO Governance  (Outi Flynn)

August 15:  NGOs and Policy Advocacy  (Stephan Klingelhofer)