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Freedom in the World, the Freedom House flagship survey whose
findings have been published annually since 1972, is the
standard-setting comparative assessment of global political rights
and civil liberties. The survey ratings and narrative reports on
195 countries and fourteen territories are used by policymakers,
the media, international corporations, civic activists, and human
rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track
improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide. The Freedom in the
World political rights and civil liberties ratings are determined
through a multi-layered process of research and evaluation by a
team of regional analysts and eminent scholars. The analysts used a
broad range of sources of information, including foreign and
domestic news reports, academic studies, nongovernmental
organizations, think tanks, individual professional contacts, and
visits to the region, in conducting their research. The methodology
of the survey is derived in large measure from the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, and these standards are applied to all
countries and territories, irrespective of geographical location,
ethnic or religious composition, or level of economic development.
Freedom in the World, the Freedom House flagship survey whose
findings have been published annually since 1972, is the
standard-setting comparative assessment of global political rights
and civil liberties. The survey ratings and narrative reports on
195 countries and fifteen territories are used by policymakers, the
media, international corporations, civic activists, and human
rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track
improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide. The Freedom in the
World political rights and civil liberties ratings are determined
through a multi-layered process of research and evaluation by a
team of regional analysts and eminent scholars. The analysts used a
broad range of sources of information, including foreign and
domestic news reports, academic studies, nongovernmental
organizations, think tanks, individual professional contacts, and
visits to the region, in conducting their research. The methodology
of the survey is derived in large measure from the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, and these standards are applied to all
countries and territories, irrespective of geographical location,
ethnic or religious composition, or level of economic development.
Freedom in the World, the Freedom House flagship survey whose
findings have been published annually since 1972, is the
standard-setting comparative assessment of global political rights
and civil liberties. The survey ratings and narrative reports on
195 countries and fourteen territories are used by policymakers,
the media, international corporations, civic activists, and human
rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track
improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide. The Freedom in the
World political rights and civil liberties ratings are determined
through a multi-layered process of research and evaluation by a
team of regional analysts and eminent scholars. The analysts used a
broad range of sources of information, including foreign and
domestic news reports, academic studies, nongovernmental
organizations, think tanks, individual professional contacts, and
visits to the region, in conducting their research. The methodology
of the survey is derived in large measure from the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, and these standards are applied to all
countries and territories, irrespective of geographical location,
ethnic or religious composition, or level of economic development.
Since 1995, Freedom House's Nations in Transit series has monitored
the status of democratic change from Central Europe to Eurasia,
pinpointing the region's greatest reform opportunities and
challenges for the benefit of policymakers, researchers,
journalists, and democracy advocates alike. Covering twenty-nine
countries, Nations in Transit provides comparative ratings and
in-depth analysis of electoral process, civil society, independent
media, national and local democratic governance, judicial
framework, and corruption. Nations in Transit 2014 evaluates
developments in these areas from January 1 to December 31, 2013.
Freedom in the World, the Freedom House flagship survey whose
findings have been published annually since 1972, is the
standard-setting comparative assessment of global political rights
and civil liberties. The survey ratings and narrative reports on
195 countries and 14 territories are used by policymakers, the
media, international corporations, civic activists, and human
rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track
improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide. The Freedom in the
World political rights and civil liberties ratings are determined
through a multi-layered process of research and evaluation by a
team of regional analysts and eminent scholars. The analysts used a
broad range of sources of information, including foreign and
domestic news reports, academic studies, nongovernmental
organizations, think tanks, individual professional contacts, and
visits to the region, in conducting their research. The methodology
of the survey is derived in large measure from the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, and these standards are applied to all
countries and territories, irrespective of geographical location,
ethnic or religious composition, or level of economic development.
Freedom in the World, the Freedom House flagship survey whose
findings have been published annually since 1972, is the
standard-setting comparative assessment of global political rights
and civil liberties. The survey ratings and narrative reports on
194 countries and 14 territories are used by policymakers, the
media, international corporations, civic activists, and human
rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track
improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide. The Freedom in the
World political rights and civil liberties ratings are determined
through a multi-layered process of research and evaluation by a
team of regional analysts and eminent scholars. The analysts used a
broad range of sources of information, including foreign and
domestic news reports, academic studies, nongovernmental
organizations, think tanks, individual professional contacts, and
visits to the region, in conducting their research. The methodology
of the survey is derived in large measure from the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, and these standards are applied to all
countries and territories, irrespective of geographical location,
ethnic or religious composition, or level of economic development.
Freedom in the World, the Freedom House flagship survey whose
findings have been published annually since 1972, is the
standard-setting comparative assessment of global political rights
and civil liberties. The survey ratings and narrative reports on
194 countries and 14 territories are used by policymakers, the
media, international corporations, civic activists, and human
rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track
improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide. The Freedom in the
World political rights and civil liberties ratings are determined
through a multi-layered process of research and evaluation by a
team of regional analysts and eminent scholars. The analysts used a
broad range of sources of information, including foreign and
domestic news reports, academic studies, nongovernmental
organizations, think tanks, individual professional contacts, and
visits to the region, in conducting their research. The methodology
of the survey is derived in large measure from the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, and these standards are applied to all
countries and territories, irrespective of geographical location,
ethnic or religious composition, or level of economic development.
Countries at the Crossroads: An Analysis of Democratic Governance
evaluates government performance in seventy strategically important
countries from across the globe, including emerging market
countries and at-risk states. The in-depth comparative analyses and
quantitative ratings--examining Accountability and Public Voice,
Civil Liberties, Rule of Law, and Anticorruption and
Transparency--serve as a valuable tool for public analysts,
educators and students, government officials, and the business
community.
Since 1995, the Nations in Transit series has monitored the status
of democratic change from Central Europe to Eurasia and pinpointed
for policymakers, researchers, journalists, and democracy advocates
alike the greatest reform challenges and reform opportunities
facing the countries and territories that make up this vast
geographic space. Covering 29 countries and administrative areas,
Nations in Transit 2010 provides comparative ratings and in-depth
analysis of electoral processes, civil society, independent media,
national democratic governance, local democratic governance,
judicial framework & independence, and corruption. Freedom
House which for more than a quarter century has rated global
political rights and civil liberties in its benchmark Freedom in
the World surveys has developed a ratings system that allows for
comparative analysis of reforms. Nations in Transit findings have
drawn important linkages between democratic accountability, good
governance, and the rule of law. In doing so it has made clear the
essential nature of all these elements to the development of
stable, free, and prosperous societies. The results are incisive,
authoritative, and comprehensive.
Freedom House's annual press freedom index, now covering 195
countries and territories, has tracked trends in media freedom
worldwide since 1980. Featuring an overview of the state of press
freedom from senior researcher and editor Karin Deutsch Karlekar,
Freedom of the Press 2008 provides comparative rankings and
examines the legal environment for the media, political pressures
that influence reporting, and economic factors that affect access
to information. The survey is the most authoritative assessment of
media freedom around the world. Its findings are widely utilized by
policymakers, scholars, press freedom advocates, journalists, and
international institutions.
Since 1995, the Nations in Transit series has monitored the status
of democratic change from Central Europe to Eurasia and pinpointed
for policymakers, researchers, journalists, and democracy advocates
alike the greatest reform challenges and reform opportunities
facing the countries and territories that make up this vast
geographic space. Covering 29 countries and administrative areas,
Nations in Transit 2008 evalutes a 12-month period, from January 1
to December 31, 2007, and provides comparative ratings and in-depth
analysis of electoral processes, civil society, independent media,
national democratic governance, local democratic governance,
judicial framework & independence, and corruption. Freedom
House which for more than a quarter century has rated global
political rights and civil liberties in its benchmark Freedom in
the World surveys has developed a ratings system that allows for
comparative analysis of reforms. Nations in Transit findings have
drawn important linkages between democratic accountability, good
governance, and the rule of law. In doing so it has made clear the
essential nature of all these elements to the development of
stable, free, and prosperous societies. The results are incisive,
authoritative, and comprehensive.
Countries at the Crossroads is an annual survey of government
performance in 30 key countries worldwide that are at a critical
crossroads in determining their political future. Crossroads
provides a unique comparative tool for assessing government
performance in the areas of accountability and public voice, civil
liberties, rule of law, and anticorruption and transparency. The
countries evaluated in Crossroads represent a range of governments:
traditional or constitutional monarchies, one-party states or
outright dictatorships, failed states, states where reforms have
stalled or lagged behind, and states that suffer from insurgencies.
The survey provides a comparative, in-depth assessment of
democratic governance intended to help government officials,
scholars, educators, nongovernmental organizations, and the media
identify areas of progress and highlight points of concern. For the
international community, the survey helps target diplomatic efforts
and reform assistance. The narratives and scores clearly highlight
the problems and successes of each government, and separate
recommendations sections prioritize the steps that should be taken
by the countries in question to remedy deficiencies in governance.
Freedom House's annual press freedom survey, now covering 194
countries and territories, has tracked trends in media freedom
worldwide since 1980. Featuring a new overview of the state of
press freedom from senior researcher and editor Karin Deutsch
Karlekar, Freedom of the Press 2006 provides comparative rankings
and examines the legal environment for the media, political
pressures that influence reporting, and economic factors that
affect access to information. Also new to this edition is a timely
essay on the Muhammad cartoon controversy and the challenges it has
posed to freedom of expression principles. This survey is the most
authoritative assessment of media freedom around the world. Its
findings are widely utilized by policymakers, scholars, press
freedom advocates, journalists, and international institutions.
Freedom House's annual press freedom survey, now covering 194
countries and territories, has tracked trends in media freedom
worldwide since 1980. Featuring a new overview of the state of
press freedom from senior researcher and editor Karin Deutsch
Karlekar, Freedom of the Press 2006 provides comparative rankings
and examines the legal environment for the media, political
pressures that influence reporting, and economic factors that
affect access to information. Also new to this edition is a timely
essay on the Muhammad cartoon controversy and the challenges it has
posed to freedom of expression principles. This survey is the most
authoritative assessment of media freedom around the world. Its
findings are widely utilized by policymakers, scholars, press
freedom advocates, journalists, and international institutions.
Freedom in the World, the Freedom House flagship survey whose
findings have been published annually since 1972, is the
standard-setting comparative assessment of global political rights
and civil liberties. The survey ratings and narrative reports on
193 countries and a group of select territories are used by policy
makers, the media, international corporations, and civic activists
and human rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track
improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide. Press accounts of
the survey findings appear in hundreds of influential newspapers in
the United States and abroad and form the basis of numerous radio
and television reports. The Freedom in the World political rights
and civil liberties ratings are determined through a multi-layered
process of research and evaluation by a team of regional analysts
and eminent scholars. The analysts used a broad range of sources of
information, including foreign and domestic news reports, academic
studies, nongovernmental organizations, think tanks, individual
professional contacts, and visits to the region, in conducting
their research. The methodology of the survey is derived in large
measure from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and these
standards are applied to all countries and territories,
irrespective of geographical location, ethnic or religious
composition, or level of economic development.
Countries at the Crossroads is an annual survey of government
performance in 30 key countries worldwide that are at a critical
crossroads in determining their political future. Crossroads
provides a unique comparative tool for assessing government
performance in the areas of accountability and public voice, civil
liberties, rule of law, and anticorruption and transparency. The
countries evaluated in Crossroads represent a range of governments:
traditional or constitutional monarchies, one-party states or
outright dictatorships, failed states, states where reforms have
stalled or lagged behind, and states that suffer from insurgencies.
The survey provides a comparative, in-depth assessment of
democratic governance intended to help government officials,
scholars, educators, nongovernmental organizations, and the media
identify areas of progress and highlight points of concern. For the
international community, the survey helps target diplomatic efforts
and reform assistance. The narratives and scores clearly highlight
the problems and successes of each government, and separate
recommendations sections prioritize the steps that should be taken
by the countries in question to remedy deficiencies in governance.
How are democracy and the rule of law faring in Central and Eastern
Europe and the former Soviet Union? In Nations in Transit 2004,
leading regional specialists offer answers by reporting on more
than fifty key indicators of political and social reform in
twenty-seven post-Communist countries. Each country report analyzes
electoral processes; civil society; media independence; governance;
corruption; and constitutional, legislative, and judicial
frameworks. The results are incisive, authoritative, and
comprehensive. As an added dimension, Freedom House which for more
than twenty-five years has rated global political rights and civil
liberties in its benchmark Freedom in the World surveys has
developed a rating system that allows for comparative analysis of
reforms. Nations in Transit 2004 is an invaluable resource and
reference tool for governmental and nongovernmental organizations,
schools and universities, and anyone else interested in better
understanding the structures and institutions that form the
infrastructure on which transitions to open societies depend.
Freedom in the World, the Freedom House flagship survey whose
findings have been published annually since 1972, is the
standard-setting comparative assessment of global political rights
and civil liberties. The survey ratings and narrative reports on
195 countries and fifteen territories are used by policymakers, the
media, international corporations, civic activists, and human
rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track
improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide. The Freedom in the
World political rights and civil liberties ratings are determined
through a multi-layered process of research and evaluation by a
team of regional analysts and eminent scholars. The analysts used a
broad range of sources of information, including foreign and
domestic news reports, academic studies, nongovernmental
organizations, think tanks, individual professional contacts, and
visits to the region, in conducting their research. The methodology
of the survey is derived in large measure from the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, and these standards are applied to all
countries and territories, irrespective of geographical location,
ethnic or religious composition, or level of economic development.
Freedom In the Middle East and North Africa is a concise and timely
report on the state of freedom in 19 countries of the Middle East
and North Africa. Based on the annual Freedom House survey Freedom
in the World, this book clearly outlines political rights and civil
liberties over the past decade, as well as key indicators of
religious, economic, and ethnic composition of each country's
population. It is an indispensable reference for the media,
policymakers, academics, and researchers who respect the survey's
judgments and appreciate the simplicity of its methodology and want
to better understand the politics, economics, society, and security
of the region.
Since 1995, Freedom House's Nations in Transit series has monitored
the status of democratic change from Central Europe to Eurasia,
pinpointing the region's greatest reform opportunities and
challenges for the benefit of policymakers, researchers,
journalists, and democracy advocates alike. Covering 29 countries,
Nations in Transit provides comparative ratings and in-depth
analysis of electoral process, civil society, independent media,
national and local democratic governance, judicial framework, and
corruption. Nations in Transit 2013 evaluates developments in these
areas from January 1 to December 31, 2012.
Since 1995, Freedom House's Nations in Transit series has monitored
the status of democratic change from Central Europe to Eurasia,
pinpointing the region's greatest reform opportunities and
challenges for the benefit of policymakers, researchers,
journalists, and democracy advocates alike. Covering 29 countries,
Nations in Transit provides comparative ratings and in-depth
analysis of electoral process, civil society, independent media,
national and local democratic governance, judicial framework, and
corruption. Nations in Transit 2012 evaluates developments in these
areas from January 1 to December 21, 2011.
Since 1995, the Nations in Transit series has monitored the status
of that change and pinpointed for policymakers, researchers,
journalists, and democracy advocates alike the greatest reform
challenges and reform opportunities facing the countries and
territories that make up this vast geographic space. Covering 27
countries, plus Kosovo, Nations in Transit 2005 evaluates a
12-month period, from January 1 to December 31, 2004, and provides
comparative ratings and in-depth analysis of electoral processes,
civil society, independent media, governance, judicial framework
& independence, and corruption. Owing to the growing influence
of local government and its relation to the reform process, this
year's study provides an in-depth analysis of democratic governance
at the local level, separate from the national level. Freedom
House-which for more than a quarter century has rated global
political rights and civil liberties in its benchmark Freedom in
the World surveys-has developed a ratings system that allows for
comparative analysis of reforms. Nations in Transit findings have
drawn important linkages between democratic accountability, good
governance, and the rule of law. In doing so it has made clear the
essential nature of all of these elements to the development of
stable, free, and prosperous societies. The results are incisive,
authoritative, and comprehensive. Freedom House is a nonprofit,
nonpartisan organization that supports democratic change, monitors
freedom, and advocates for democracy and human rights.
Freedom In the Middle East and North Africa is a concise and timely
report on the state of freedom in 19 countries of the Middle East
and North Africa. Based on the annual Freedom House survey Freedom
in the World, this book clearly outlines political rights and civil
liberties over the past decade, as well as key indicators of
religious, economic, and ethnic composition of each country's
population. It is an indispensable reference for the media,
policymakers, academics, and researchers who respect the survey's
judgments and appreciate the simplicity of its methodology and want
to better understand the politics, economics, society, and security
of the region.
Freedom in the World, the Freedom House flagship survey whose
findings have been published annually since 1972, is the
standard-setting comparative assessment of global political rights
and civil liberties. The survey ratings and narrative reports on
195 countries and fifteen territories are used by policymakers, the
media, international corporations, civic activists, and human
rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track
improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide. The Freedom in the
World political rights and civil liberties ratings are determined
through a multi-layered process of research and evaluation by a
team of regional analysts and eminent scholars. The analysts used a
broad range of sources of information, including foreign and
domestic news reports, academic studies, nongovernmental
organizations, think tanks, individual professional contacts, and
visits to the region, in conducting their research. The methodology
of the survey is derived in large measure from the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, and these standards are applied to all
countries and territories, irrespective of geographical location,
ethnic or religious composition, or level of economic development.
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