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| Civil Society Law |
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A predictable legal system with fair, transparent, and effective judicial institutions is essential to protect citizens against the arbitrary use of state authority and lawless acts of both organizations and individuals. In many states with weak or newly-emerging democratic traditions, existing laws are not fair or are not fairly applied, judicial independence is compromised, individual and minority rights are not truly guaranteed, and institutions have not yet developed the capacity to administer existing laws. Weak legal institutions endanger democratic reform and sustainable development in developing countries. Without the rule of law, the executive and legislative branches of government operate without checks and balances, free and fair elections are not possible, and civil society cannot flourish.
This leadership training program is designed to familiarize leaders with the rule of law and why it is essential to any country seeking to participate fully in the emerging global society. Although this training is tailored to the unique history and geopolitical situation of a given country, the program is comprised of a number of essential elements: |
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| |  | Familiarization with basic international standards of law that ensure individual freedom and democracy. |
| | | Understanding the need for a competent, independent, and non-corrupt judiciary. |
| | | The existence of mechanisms that promote citizen knowledge and participation in governmental policy-making. |
| | | Appreciation of the necessity to ensure the reliability of contracts and financial transactions. |
| | | The need for free trade and development of a market economy. |
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| TPPA instructors are rule of law experts with wide international experience and cultural sensitivity. Participants are given opportunities to develop a model program for the enhancement of the rule of law that would be suitable for their country. |
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| Representative projects include: |
| | | Assessment of the Operations of the Union National Parliament – Tanzania |
| | | Legislative Strengthening Program for the National Assembly – Bulgaria |
| | | Legislative, Civil Society & Business, Political Strengthening Development Program – Guinea-Bissau |
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