Legislative branch and its relation with the Executive branch The Judicial branch and its relation with the Executive branch Anti-corruption procedures The role of the armed forces and security forces Reform of the state bureaucracy Strengthening of political and social pluralism and political parties Economic and social conditions Structure and organization The Club de Madrid's primary asset is its membership, which includes 95 distinguished former heads of state and government of democratic nations. The comparative advantage of the Club de Madrid is based on the following key assets: Personal experience and status of its Members Access to the world's leading experts on democracy Specialization in democratic transition and consolidation issues Practical approach to its activities, through the implementation of projects with tangible results Full Members are members of the Club de Madrid who provide their personal and political experience as former Heads of State and Government. Their appointment, based on a proposal from the Board of Directors, is approved by the General Assembly. Direct exchanges with current leaders of countries in the process of democratic transition on a peer-to-peer basis, and the Member's ability to deliver the right message at the right time, are two of the major assets of the Club de Madrid. In this sense, the Members of the Club de Madrid can also help focus much needed international attention on targeted countries and leverage the work of other institutions trying to promote democracy. The club's members are supported by a network of world-class experts who work together to offer assistance on a range of democratic reform issues. The Club de Madrid is composed of four executive and advisory bodies: General Assembly Board of Directors General Secretariat Advisory Committee Funding sources The club is a non-profit organization and members offer their services on a pro bono basis. It relies financially on donations which are used to support a permanent secretariat and fund some specific project. The club's accounts are audited annually by an external organization. The Club of Madrid Foundation (US) The Club of Madrid Foundation Inc. (COMFI) is a grant-making foundation that has US 501(c)(3) tax exemption status. It exists to raise funds in support of the club's charitable and educational activities. COMFI is independent and not controlled by the Club itself, but solely by a four-person Board of Directors, all of whom reside in the US. Members Several members of the Club played prominent roles in