Book Review of Delta Democracy: Pathways to Incremental Civic Revolution in Egypt and Beyond

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Book Review of Delta Democracy: Pathways to Incremental Civic Revolution in Egypt and Beyond

An examination of how local organizations and international actors can nurture democratic change in authoritarian states through a qualitative analysis of the activities of Egyptian philanthropic foundations and development organizations before and after the 2011 uprisings.

By Saskia Brechenmacher

Published on Jan 19, 2023

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About the Author

Saskia Brechenmacher

Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program

Saskia Brechenmacher is a senior fellow in Carnegie’s Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, where her research focuses on democratic erosion, gender, and civic activism in the United States and globally. She also serves on the board of the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law.

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