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Harnessing the Power of Technology to Boost Women in Politics

Using information technology to boost democracy is not new; in Poland in the 1980s, cassette tapes of speeches by Solidarity leader Lech Walesa were passed from factory to factory, delivering a message of openness and freedom. What is new is the speed and breadth at which information travels, as evidenced by the impact Twitter and Facebook had in spreading the story of the Arab Spring.

At the National Democratic Institute (NDI), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works in nearly 70 countries to support and strengthen democracy, we are constantly employing new technologies, giving citizens a more organized voice, transforming political parties and enabling governments to respond to citizens in fresh and exciting ways.

Read the full article by former Secretary of State and NDI Chairman Madeleine Albright on the Coca-Cola Journey website. 

Published May 28, 2013

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The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that believes a world rooted in freedom—where people have a say in how they’re governed and leaders are accountable to their people—fosters more stability, security and prosperity for everyone. NDI envisions a world where democracy and freedom prevail, with dignity for all.

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