Romanian Electoral Studies (RES) series wants to provide the public with data and information on the political culture and the voting habits of Romanians, as well as how these are influencing the democratic society. The studies are to be based on quantitative methods, namely national polls. RES analysis shall be presented all through the year in the RES newsletter.
This issue of the Romanian Electoral Studies Newsletter is the first, but not the last, that focuses on political leaders. New data shall be added through polls conducted near the presidential elections, which will allow a more complex analysis.
At the time of drafting this report, the Republic of Moldova is facing a situation which is both difficult and critical for the long-term perspective. The change in the balance of top political power may be the starting point on the way to reinstating democracy and returning on a course from which Moldova was hijacked in the second half of the ‘90s. This report can serve as a benchmark for assessing the quality of the transformations that are to occur in the neighbouring country. Download attached file
"Political representation and the vote of the Romanians abroad" brings together three studies on how the Romanians abroad are represented by Romanian politicians and how they can practically vote as citizens of their country. By publishing the three studies, Soros Foundation Romania points out two action domains, in order to identify solutions regarding the diaspora’s voting methods: continuing the electoral reform and fostering administrativ efficiency.
The SFR programs are designed according to the yearly strategic priorities as defined by the Board of the Foundation. In 2007, these were: Social research: knowledge for better public policy-making; Advocacy and support for public service and accountability; Fighting discrimination and forging models for community development and social inclusion; Promoting proficiency and cooperation among civil society organizations. Download attached file
ICDP evaluation, carried out 2 years after the initiation of the program, had 2 general objectives: what’s happened these years in our communities (is the program known or not? Do the community members participate in implementing the activities?) and the future plans for community development. The report comprises an evaluation chapter for each community (the history and the characteristics of the program, evaluator’s recommendations in order to maximize the effects of the program), as well as a series of general conclusions and recommendation, based on the information presented in the previous chapters. The evaluation has proved its utility and value in establishing the strategy of the program for 2009-2010, its results being discussed with the members of some ICDP communities. Download attached file
On February 19, 2009, Soros Foundation Romania issued ‘Romanian Communities in Spain’, a sociological study developed within its "Migration and Development" program, which focuses on the factors that determine and set the trends in the return of Romanians from abroad. Four municipalities were analyzed: Alcala de Henares, Coslada, Arganda del Rey and the Torrejon de Ardoz, all within Madrid region, which encompasses the largest number of Romanian in Spain, about one quarter of all Romanian immigrants in this country. Download attached file
George Soros was born in Budapest, Hungary, on August 12, 1930. He survived the Nazi occupation of Budapest and left communist Hungary in 1947 for England, where he graduated from the London School of Economics (LSE). While a student at LSE, Soros became familiar with the work of the philosopher Karl Popper, who had a profound influence on his thinking and later on his professional and philanthropic activities.
The financier. In 1956, Soros moved to the United States, where he began to accumulate a large...
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