Good Governance in Times of Crisis: A Comparative Perspective
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Third Conference on Democratic Institution Building of the Institute for Public Management and Community Service of Florida International University - January 20-22, 2016 Miami, Florida, USA
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rigt Scholar Alumnus Marius Profiroiu (2010), Nispacee (Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe) President, was invited to share the experiences of the NISPAcee region with 23 Cuban civil society activists at the Third Conference on Democratic Institution Building in Miami, Florida. Other distinguished panelists from Eastern Europe, Latin America, South Africa and the United States all participated and shared their experiences and perspectives regarding the building of democratic institutions and the promotion of good governance. One of the goals of the conference was to provide an opportunity for the 23 Cuban civil society participants to exchange ideas and experiences in the building and strengthening of good governance with individuals from throughout the world who had had extensive experience in these matters.
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rigt Scholar Alumnus Marius Profiroiu (2010), Nispacee (Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe) President, was invited to share the experiences of the NISPAcee region with 23 Cuban civil society activists at the Third Conference on Democratic Institution Building in Miami, Florida. Other distinguished panelists from Eastern Europe, Latin America, South Africa and the United States all participated and shared their experiences and perspectives regarding the building of democratic institutions and the promotion of good governance. One of the goals of the conference was to provide an opportunity for the 23 Cuban civil society participants to exchange ideas and experiences in the building and strengthening of good governance with individuals from throughout the world who had had extensive experience in these matters.He also discussed the potentially important role of foreign advisors and assistance in the processes of democratic transitions. He did, however, also point out the very great necessity of coordinating all such assistance with the country in which the processes of democratic transitions are underway.
The conference was organized by the Center for Democracy and Good Governance of the Institute for Public Management and Community Service of Florida International University (FIU) and received support from the government of the State of Florida. The initiative was led by Institute Director, Allan Rosenbaum and Assistant Director, Cristina Rodriguez-Acosta. Conference participants were also welcomed by Meredith Newman, FIU’s Vice Provost for Global and Faculty Relations.
Thus, the conference looked at the role played by national, regional and local governments, including members of legislative bodies, the executive branch and political parties and strategies for the strengthening of good governance. Particular attention was given to the role of civil society in the building of democratic institutions. The 23 Cuban civil society activists had the opportunity to learn about both political transitions and the building of good governance in the aftermath of those transitions.