NED is interested in proposals from local, independent organizations for nonpartisan programs that seek to: Promote and defend human rights and the rule of law; Support freedom of information and independent media; Strengthen democratic ideas and values; Promote accountability and transparency; Strengthen civil society organizations; Strengthen democratic political processes and institutions; Promote civic education; Support democratic conflict resolution; Promote freedom of association; Strengthen a broad-based market economy.
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