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Beirut is also home to NDI 's Regional Resource Center , which has played a crucial role in strengthening the capacity of Lebanese civic organizations in the promotion of democratic reforms through advocacy campaigns and citizen participation programs . Arafat 's concentrated power devolved to a revamped and expanded PLC , while open elections determined his successor as Mahmoud Abbas . These leaders attend a regional seminar and return to Peru to implement party strengthening projects . There was an 11th-grade biography project , " Alan Greenspan : Head of the Fed " , a play I wrote for junior high drama class - - an adaptation of an episode of " Full House " featuring a cast of superheroes , and the essay below which I wrote on the first day of sixth grade . NDI brought together a team of experts from Argentina , Canada , the Dominican Republic , Peru , and the United States to share their experiences and offer formal trainings , informal consultations and hands-on assistance . Shortly after assuming office , the Toledo government fostered a consensual reform agenda through the creation of an Acuerdo Nacional ( National Agreement ) , which includes many of Peru 's key political and civil society leaders . But I think the most important thing about my job is that it enables me to promote the health and well being of people all over my sales territory . These activities provide hands-on experience for party activists and augment NDI 's ongoing consultative services . In an effort to assist Middle Eastern and North African countries to develop and sustain democratic forms of governance , the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs ( NDI ) conducts programs throughout the region to monitor elections , strengthen political parties and increase citizen involvement in political processes . NDI is working to help consolidate these gains and to support Morocco 's democratization through a variety of programs that promote interaction between citizens and their representatives , encourage women 's political participation and raise ethical standards in governance . These reforms include internal democracy structures and increasing constituency outreach efforts within the established and new emerging political parties . Several of these workshops coincided with the publication of an election-reporting guide . If you're up on your municipal building projects , you've probably heard of us , we were a huge hit at the groundbreaking for Waste Treatment Facility # 4 a couple years back . As a result , Jordan 's ability to satisfy the political aspirations of all its citizens has a strong influence on the stability of any future Palestinian state . Specifically , the Institute assists civil society groups in developing basic organizational structures and strategic plans for becoming actively involved in the political process by creating an intermediary role between citizens and public officials . This is all due to the leadership of one man . In response , all political parties in Mexico have been undergoing internal reform processes and attempting to clarify their platforms , strengthen their membership bases , and redefine their role in Mexico 's new political environment . Similarly , continued cooperation with the Press Union and Search for Common Ground led to a workshop on conflict resolution , addressing the media 's role as a positive force in society by maintaining cohesion in the coverage of current events . These kids see " Dirty Harry " a few times and think that 's what police work is all about . The Institute established an in-country presence in June 2003 and launched programming with a comprehensive country-wide assessment and a series of focus groups to determine how best to provide assistance to Iraqis .