BEPS/ MACEDONIA: EVALUATING A DEMOCRACY-BUILDING INITIATIVE
Date: April - July 2000
The transition from communism to capitalism brought political instability and disorganization, affecting social structures and leaving a fragile state of peace. At the request of the USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives, Creative conducted an evaluation of the Confidence Building Initiative, a program designed to build public confidence and mitigate ethnic and political tensions. The evaluation offered several recommendations, including strategies for a continued emphasis on women’s participation, transparency, responsiveness, and accountability in local government....