Poder Ciudadano – Wellesley in Latin America (Buenos Aires, Argentina) December 22, 2008
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Poder Ciudadano is a non-profit, non partisan organization. It was founded in 1989 as an initiative by a small group of citizens concerned about civic and social rights in Argentina.
The organization’s goal is to promote citizen’s participation in the governmental process, transparency and the availability of information and public access to information created by government entities. Poder Ciudadano’s belief is that transparent, public information strengthens democracy and local institutions.
Poder Ciudadano’s projects for 2009 will include Congressional elections, including report and analysis of campaign finance, candidate’s profiles and campaign issues. Poder Ciudadano will also work on two projects titled “Mapa del Régimen Político Democrático en las Provincias” and “Municipios Transparentes.”
Internship Description:
The intern will work as part of the Political Institutions and Government section of the organization. She will either author or assist in writing reports on political issues at the national level (campaign finance, political reform, among other subjects). She will also assist in projects and other publications as needed. Duties will also include research and analysis on topics related to municipal, provincial and national level politics.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical:
Current Sophomores or Juniors Interest in Political science, law, education, sociology, anthropology or other areas in the social sciences. Knowledge of Spanish |
Personality: Motivated, self-starter Responsible Willing to work as a team in a small office Must bring her own laptop
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