Sentences with phrase «leadership in a democracy»

Finally, leadership in a democracy requires the virtue of public - spiritedness; what the founders of the country called public virtue, a readiness to sacrifice self - interest to the common good.

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I have been particularly struck by the many comments and reactions from children for whom Harriet Tubman is not just a historical figure, but a role model for leadership and participation in our democracy.

Leung's failure to demonstrate his competence and leadership will weaken Beijing's case and broaden the support for democracy in Hong Kong.

Of special importance for world democracy at the present time is the decisive rejection of the white man's dominance of the world, as people of every shade of skin assume places of leadership in the councils of the nations.

churchill was a war leader... brilliant and ruthless at that... no more, no less... our democracy brought him to power because we felt we needed a dictatorial leadership style, the antithesis of democracy in a way... and, in a way... it worked.

In the summer of 2009, we conducted a nationally representative survey of 1,500 Russian citizens, and found that respondents who were directly affected by the financial crisis were more likely to respond negatively to questions concerning popular support for the political leadership of the country, the efficacy of the political authorities, and the actual practice of democracy in Russia (Chaisty and Whitefield, 2012In the summer of 2009, we conducted a nationally representative survey of 1,500 Russian citizens, and found that respondents who were directly affected by the financial crisis were more likely to respond negatively to questions concerning popular support for the political leadership of the country, the efficacy of the political authorities, and the actual practice of democracy in Russia (Chaisty and Whitefield, 2012in Russia (Chaisty and Whitefield, 2012).

In non-specialist terms, this means these regimes might have the trappings of democracy, but electoral conditions are skewed to help keep the leadership in poweIn non-specialist terms, this means these regimes might have the trappings of democracy, but electoral conditions are skewed to help keep the leadership in powein power.

In a «post-truth era» of politics, weakness of current leaderships or a situation in which «blatant lies» are «routine across society,» such that «politicians can lie without condemnation,» the resurgence of populism as a political strategy presents grave challenges for democracIn a «post-truth era» of politics, weakness of current leaderships or a situation in which «blatant lies» are «routine across society,» such that «politicians can lie without condemnation,» the resurgence of populism as a political strategy presents grave challenges for democracin which «blatant lies» are «routine across society,» such that «politicians can lie without condemnation,» the resurgence of populism as a political strategy presents grave challenges for democracy.

Plus economist Dambisa Moyo on how to fix the crises in global democracy and Libby Brooks on the SNP's deputy leadership election

This contest has been Britain's first social media leadership election — though in the eyes of Labour moderates, it became a flash - mob democracy.

This should encourage the leadership to proceed to consequential reforms and changes in a way that may not necessarily lead to the culmination of a Western - type liberal democracy.

In addition, former chancellor Ken Clarke, another leadership rival, was named chairman of the new democracy task force.

Front page articles by John Blevin extolled the virtues of Labour into Power claiming the document was «a genuine attempt to strengthen and extend internal democracy» (7 February) which «has come down firmly in favour of a rebuilt partnership between membership and leadership» (31 January).

We salute the election to the leadership of our Union of the Guinean President, His Excellency Alpha Condé, a renowned fighter for democracy and human rights in his native Guinea.

The party was also praised for coming out with robust policies to strengthen democracy and transformational leadership of President John Dramani Mahama in rolling out several initiatives to improve quality education and health.

Miliband, meanwhile — who has leadership issues of his own — draws upon his beliefs in social democracy and the intellectual credentials of Labour's ideological renewal vis - à - vis his One Nation vision.

«Since the country returned to democracy in 1999, Lagos State has benefitted from quality leadership, and this is evident in the quantum of Progress recorded by the state over that period».

Any good democracy should reflect a society's diversity in its leadership.

«I'm hoping this democracy spreads and we all see the beauty of having women in places of leadership,» Sanders said.

He suggested that the NDC leadership should prioritise the establishment and operationalisation of a training school and programme for elected party officers at all levels to ensure that the next generation of party executives and leaders are people of integrity and are able and willing to defend these ideals of social democracy so as to make the NDC more competitive in future elections.

«I think the most powerful argument for Labour in this election - because of the way the polls are, and the way the opinion polls are and the leadership issue - the most powerful argument for Labour is to say it's important for our democracy that the Government is held to account and needs a strong opposition.»

Over 80 % of those voters disappeared under Tony Blair's leadership — that is, by 2005, when Labour formed a government with just 35 % of the vote, the lowest share of any successful party in the history of British democracy.

My own view is that the retention of party democracy was important in giving the Cameron leadership bid its momentum.

In pursuant to shaping people to take up leadership roles, he said, was the reason the NDC set up the Ghana Institute of Social Democracy.

He commended the leadership and all members of the Senate for standing up firmly in defence of democracy and the rule of law.

Saraki also lauded the swift reaction by the leadership and members of the House of Representatives in demonstrating their solidarity with the Red Chamber and thereby sending a strong signal that enemies of democracy and those who want to undermine the legislature will be resisted by all parliamentarians.

It is already evident in UK - wide leadership elections and the forthcoming Democracy Review is expected to boost it still further.

Those are the benefits of living in a democracy, but the personal attacks on the EC Chairperson are uncalled for, and are designed to undermine her credibility and her leadership of the organization.

Some critics have questioned the importance of democracy in Africa and have advocated vehemently for an authoritative leadership, but Dr Kofi Annan said «authoritative leadership is a slippery slope towards authoritarianism.»

which was initiated by eminent leaders of thought in 2004 under the revered leadership of late Chief Anthony Enahoro, who moved the historic motion for independence of Nigeria and his able compatriot, Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka;, made this appeal in Lagos on Sunday while presenting its position during the commemoration of the 23rd edition of the June 12 Democracy anniversary held at the residence of late Chief MKO Abiola

The case of the Gambia last year is still fresh in our memories, where democracy was enforced by an ECOWAS Military Coalition led by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, under the focused and abled leadership of Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General AG Olonisakin (NAM).

In the statement by his media office, Atiku stated that it was imperative for the national leadership of the party to respect internal democracy and democratic tenets, warning that «you can not break your own rules without creating problems.»

«Whereas, the movement further resolved to be inspired and motivated by the ideals of social democracy, with great emphasis on: the triumph of social justice; the nobility of human dignity; the harmony of fairness and equality; the power of working together in solidarity; the excellence of good governance, driven by good leadership; the wisdom of reforms and transformation far beyond mere growth; the horror of poverty, demanding eradication; the dignity of prosperity; the imperative of democracy and the security of peace with justice

Although she voted for David Miliband in the leadership election, she is undoubtedly an Ed - loyalist and, as the former chair of the LabOUR Commission on party democracy a few years ago, she has a record of supporting members involvement in policy making.

Also speaking, the Deputy Senate President Chief Ike Ekweremadu extolled the leadership qualities of Governor Chime saying he has not only delivered the dividends of democracy to the people but had in Hon.Ugwuanyi, chosen a worthy and fitting successor.

The move will shock many members of the party at a time when all five leadership candidates claim to be committed to increased democracy in the party.

Rather quaintly, they treasure their internal democracy — and, though most will cut the leadership some slack in the name of real politik, Nick Clegg and Vince Cable's seemingly ad hoc policy onslaught is playing terribly badly.

He observed that «challenges in democracy and competitive elections have been [the] abuse of freedom of speech on the continent,» adding that bad leadership and geopolitics have also played part.

You see we live in a sort of democracy where everyone gets to have a say and there are 21,000 supporters on Jeremy Corbyn's dedicated Facebook page that disagree with you and a large number on twitter, all of whom who have campaigned hard to get Jeremy Corbyn on the ballot for the leadership campaign.

Adesanya advised the opposition party to criticise constructively in the interest of Nigerian democracy and to always propagate good leadership.

This book deals with the nexus of women, development and democracy — as a post-Enlightenment, post-modern and global feminist project of the West — by focusing on the political leadership of one of the best - known women politicians the United States has produced in recent times...

When you think about the unique aspects of our democracy and what holds the greatest potential for sustaining our leadership in the world, it comes down to our great public institutions.

The people who will work, earn, support families, create jobs, make policy, take leadership positions, and be entrusted generally with protecting, defending, and continuing our democracy are less prepared to do so than any generation in American history.

Deliberative democracy in imagined communities: How the power geometry of globalization shapes local leadership praxis.

Under Seth's leadership as founding Head of School, Democracy Prep became the number one middle school in the City of New York.

Under her leadership, their tree - planting grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, defend human rights and promote democracy, and brought Maathai the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.

The questions he asked covered topics such as individuals» perceptions of the United States» foreign policy, democracy, leadership, and governance, and its history of interventions in Latin America and elsewhere.

Mockton is not worse of the most part of the leadership of our universities research centres climate commissions professional bodies government agencies etc etc etc... In democracy everybody is treated same way..

Blair had sharpened his ideas about leadership and the failings of democracy in the years since he left power.

Is a referendum on Trinity Western University's law school an exercise in democracy or a failure of leadership by the benchers of the Law Society of British Columbia?