Legacy Center held a traning session for visitors from different nations through the United States Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. The Center shared its work and how it strengthens participatory research practices across all sectors to build sustainable livelihoods and advance culture of peace, civil and political rights, democratic values and public participation. The Center

The Center provided a training for the visitors on Democracy in the developing world, particular, Somalia’s unique election model, its history, current issues, and potential obstacles to a one person one vote election. The Center emphasized the significance of transparency and accountability in democracies and elections to promote “The Will of the People” and to ensure politicians are accountable to the public and that, the best interest of the public is the driving force of those who are courageous enough to seek a public office.

The Legacy Center thanks all participants and sponsors of the program and visitors. In particular, the Global Minnesota and the International Visitor Leadership Program of the U.S. Department of State. pr