Mokhtars from Abu Ghrayek, 1 of 15 subdistricts of the Babel Governate, listen to a description of the basics of democracy and specifically the selection process that will allow for delegates to select 20 members from their communities to a new district council. Part of the one hour presentation encouraged them to consider both women and "uneducated" candidates if they would make good leaders. USAID is working to promote ongoing local governence projects throughout Iraq.