U.S. Federalism and Democracy – A Project for East Asia & the Pacific

Eight visitors from the region of East Asia and the Pacific participated in a three-week program introducing the work of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the U.S. government. Throughout their national program, they met with local political leaders, state agencies, and non-governmental organizations to discuss the diverse array of political systems and governmental services that promote democracy and transparency. Notable meetings include the NAACP, a workshop at the Newseum, former Governor Michael Dukakis, Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale, and various League of Women Voters chapters. A highlight of the trip was attending a watch party on the night of the 2018 Midterm Elections. A reflection session at the end of the program revealed that several of the visitors were already planning on using the information and connections they gained in the U.S. to implement new programs and partnerships in their home countries.

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