Developing Democracy ; U.S. Initiatives Offer Hope in Africa

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President Bush's 2006 National Security Strategy reaffirms the link between democracy promotion and the advancement of global stability and prosperity. Consistent with this bold vision, across Africa, and throughout the world, the United States is promoting democracy and development.

Significantly, our pro-democracy strategy is carried out with strong support from African partners. A recent poll found that nearly 70 percent of those surveyed in 15 African countries endorse democracy. This pro-democracy spirit is visible in Mali, the current chair of the Community of Democracies (CD), a coalition of over 100 nations committed to strengthening democracy worldwide, and Cape Verde, which participated in a 2004 multination CD mission to help consolidate democratic institutions in East Timor.

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Developing Democracy ; U.S. Initiatives Offer Hope in Africa

Democracy yields a range of tangible benefits to the people of Africa by fostering stability and good governance which are essential for economic prosperity. These are the principles that the Millennium Challenge Corporatio...

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