- Value [1] Freedom
- Value [2] Democracy
- Democracy greatly lessens the likelihood of conflict between nations, and of want within nations. For more than a quarter
century, therefore, IRI has helped men and women working to bring liberty to their lands. We know that they, not we, have
made the majority of countries around the globe free. As many attest however, IRI has been an important part of a democratic
wave that was once unthinkable.
- Value [3] Pragmatism
- We’ve been able to help people abroad accomplish their idealistic goals because our talented staff and dedicated volunteers
have a pragmatic, consistent philosophy.
- Value [4] Volunteerism
- Value [5] U.S. Interests
- First, IRI works in countries important to U.S. interests, where we can make a difference.
- Value [6] Focus
- Second, IRI focuses on three tasks: helping political parties broaden their appeal, ensuring that they rule justly once elected
and aiding civil society in guaranteeing good governance.
- Value [7] Democratic Activism
- Third, IRI can help catalyze the efforts of democratic activists in a country -- so long as they want change more than we
want it for them. We cannot implant democracy.
- Value [8] History and Culture
- Fourth, we understand in doing our work that it is their country, not ours. America’s democratic institutions differ from
those of our mother country, the United Kingdom; other nations will adopt and adapt democratic methods and forms to fit their
unique historical experiences and culture. For this reason, we impart global experiences and knowledge.
- Value [9] Experience
- Value [10] Knowledge
- Value [11] Patience
- Fifth, we must have patience; we are prepared if necessary to work in a country for many years to help those struggling to
gain democracy.
- Value [12] Democratic Governance
- As you’ll see in our website, we’ve put a great deal of attention on the role of democratic governance, women, and marginalized
groups, such as the poor, disabled and minorities, in their country’s political life.
- Value [13] Evaluation
- Last but not least, you’ll find that IRI is a leader in evaluating democracy work, to ensure we use the best methods to advance
freedom.
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