Today, National Democratic Institute President Tamara Wittes met with the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, to discuss #Nigeria 's efforts to counter and reverse democratic backsliding in the West Africa sub-region.

For forty years, National Democratic Institute has been on the front lines of freedom.

This year, as half the world heads to the polls, National Democratic Institute President Tamara Cofman Wittes optimistic about the future of global democracy.

#DemocracyDelivers

🇨🇻National Democratic Institute/National Democratic InstituteAfrica recently organized a fireside chat with former Cabo Verdean President Jorge Carlos Fonseca, who shared his thoughts on the key factors that have contributed thus far to the country's consolidation of its democracy. bit.ly/3y5Eq79

Yesterday, National Democratic Institute President Tamara Cofman Wittes met with a delegation of Ukrainian MPs, who discussed how they are advancing a reform agenda during wartime. #NDI is proud to partner with #Ukraine 's Parliament & looks forward to continued collaboration to support Ukraine's #democratic future.

Want to learn more about parliamentary monitoring organizations networks? National Democratic Institute and Fundación Directorio Legislativo’s latest report 📚 shares insights on how to build strong and lasting alliances to promote parliamentary openness and tackle democratic backsliding. bit.ly/4dwEI7e

On our 25th anniversary & the birthday of the esteemed late chair of National Democratic Institute, @Madeleine Albright, we pay tribute to her legacy & cherish her lasting bond with Kosovo🇽🇰

Former U.S.🇺🇲 Secretary Albright will forever be celebrated as a champion of democracy & human rights protection.

🇳🇬🇲🇼National Democratic Institute recently interviewed program consultants Hellen beyioku-alase from #Nigeria and scader Louis from #Malawi to better understand the specific barriers to participation women with disabilities face in their countries and how these can be addressed.
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A recent international conference in 🇨🇻 #CaboVerde brought together nearly 300 participants from five continents to discuss democratic governance, religious freedom, information integrity, and public debt management. bit.ly/3y5Eq79

Just three weeks after the 10th Jean Monnet Dialogue organized by National Democratic Institute & @EUROPARL_EN, the Ukrainian Parliament has already made progress toward the implementation of key agreements.
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Amid Russia’s full-scale war, 🇺🇦Ukrainians have redoubled their efforts to reform judicial & electoral systems, fight corruption in infrastructure sectors, adopt global norms for equality, & opt into institutions that uphold democracy worldwide.
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🌎 National Democratic Institute’s growing #EnvironmentalGovernance practice strengthens democratic gaps in accountability, citizen access to information and justice, & citizen participation to close the door on environmental exploitation as an instrument of authoritarian gain. bit.ly/3JFdzkJ

We're counting down to the second Annual Learning Forum! Join CEPPS & our core partners IFES, International Republican Institute, & National Democratic Institute, with support from USAID/DRG, for discussions on credible communications & combatting corruption.
📅 May 20 - 21, 2024
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'The ultimate goal for Africans is a democratic form of government that gives voice to citizens and ensures their well-being is being improved on a daily basis,” said National Democratic Institute/National Democratic InstituteAfrica’s Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh. bit.ly/3y5Eq79

How do #parliament monitoring organizations work to strengthen legislative openness and keep citizens informed? Read National Democratic Institute and Fundación Directorio Legislativo's new report ⬇️ that explores lessons learned with case studies from 🌎Latin America, 🌍Africa and 🌏Asia. bit.ly/4dwEI7e

Nearly one in five women worldwide have a disability, according to @UNWOMEN. Despite some progress in making its voice heard, the disability community – especially women with disabilities – remains largely excluded from decision-making processes. bit.ly/3UDCDim

Watch the full discussion, featuring National Democratic Institute/National Democratic Institutegov's Corina Rebegea, here: imf.org/en/Videos/view…

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A recent international conference in 🇨🇻 #CaboVerde allowed the country to highlight the tangible benefits of democracy to citizens, showcase its progress, & underscore how strong democratic institutions contribute to peace & inclusive development.
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🇺🇦 The 10th Jean Monnet Dialogue, organized by National Democratic Institute & European Parliament w/ USAID support, gathered the entire leadership of #Ukraine 's Verkhovna Rada & 19 leaders/delegated reps of parliamentary factions & groups. Participants reached & signed on to a number of important agreements.

'You see the call for freedom in every culture, on every continent. Even where there’s violence, repression, and extreme polarization … the yearning for freedom keeps pressing upward, like green shoots in springtime,' says National Democratic Institute President Tamara Cofman Wittes. #DemocracyDelivers