Nations in Transit 2004

Nations in Transit 2004 measures progress and setbacks in democratization in 27 countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. A new report on Kosovo appears as an addendum to the Serbia and Montenegro report. This volume, which covers events from January 1 through December 31, 2003, is an updated edition of surveys published in 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1998,1997, and 1995. Country Reports: The country reports in Nations in Transit 2004 follow an essay format that allowed the report authors to provide a broad analysis of the progress of democratic change in their country of expertise. Freedom House provided them with guidelines for ratings and a checklist of questions covering six categories: electoral process; civil society; independent media; governance; constitutional, legislative, and judicial framework; and corruption. (Methodology, fragment)