Events Leading to the Establishment of the National Endowment for Democracy

In response to a congressional request, GAO: (1) reviewed the events leading to the establishment of the National Endowment for Democracy; (2) determined whether grant funds for the feasibility study were spent for the intended purposes; (3) evaluated the research which served as the basis for a recommendation that the Endowment be established; (4) attempted to clarify the types of activities which the Endowment will sponsor; and (5) determined the status of the Endowment's operations and those of four private sector institutes which will implement activities for the Endowment.