About FDA

The fundamental purpose of the Foundation for Democratic Advancement is to advance/improve western democracy. The FDA fulfills this advancement/improvement through research and studies on democracy, and educating the public through presentations, discussions, articles, and reports on democracy. The FDA focuses its research and studies on major issues and electoral processes. Moreover, the FDA has a long-term goal of setting up FDA citizen evaluation committees across Canada and throughout the world.

It is a belief of the FDA that the cause of democratic advancement is important because democratic systems determine who are the political representatives, and what are the policies of government and laws of society, and how public monies are spent. The advancement of western democracy would have a positive impact on the rest of western society. (For more information see FDA's cause)

The Foundation for Democratic Advancement is guided by three principles:

1. Objectivity of research and findings.

2. Public transparency of research, findings, and public input.

3. Non-partisanship.

The FDA has no affiliation with any political party or organization, or corporate/private interests, and it is not-for-profit.
The 2008 Board of Directors of the FDA are:

courtsey of the Lethbridge Herald Stephen Garvey (based in Canada), acting CEO of the FDPA, has a BA in Political Science and MA in Environment Development. Also, he is an author of a number of works on political theory. Further, he is the originator of Evaluative Democracy, founder of Inexpressible Publications, evaluativedemocracy.com, Challenge the Philosophy Competitions, and the Foundation for Democratic Advancement.

Dr. Arun Gadre (based in India), adviser for the FDPA, has a MD. He is a gynaecologist, award winning author, and project officer for an International NGO, in Pune, India.

Ethan Canter (based in United Kingdom), marketing and fund raising coordinator for the FDPA, has a BA in Arts. Also, he is an author, graduate student, and artist with an active interest in film and speech.

Uttam Kamble (based in India), adviser and promoter for the FDPA, has a BA in political science. Also, he is a professional editor (in Maharashtra, India), author, social worker, and public speaker.

Colin Mackenzie (based in Canada), adviser for the FDA, has an engineering degree. Also, he is a retired engineer and college instructor, and he has extensive volunteer experience.

2008 Associates:

Simon Brown (based in Canada), adviser and volunteer for the FDA, is a retired charter accountant.

Hillary Brown (based in Canada), adviser and volunteer for the FDA, is a education facilitator.