My name is Rob Cronin.  I'm vice president for civil society at IREX, a DC-based international non-profit specializing in international development programs that enable local capacity in education, media, and civil society.  We have more than 40 years experience with a grass-roots approach supporting our local partners in more than 90 countries around the world.  My focus is on our civil society programs oriented around youth leadership, peace-building, and innovative use of technology for civil society development.  Find out more at www.irex.org