Press Releases

NDI Celebrates the Contributions of Citizen Election Observers at Day of Democracy 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.- The National Democratic Institute (NDI) last night presented the 2025 Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award, the Institute’s highest honor, to Chisankho Watch of Malawi and Ms. Nino Dolidze of Georgia, for their exceptional leadership and steadfast commitment to protecting citizens’ right to vote and confidence in their elections. The Award recognizes those who defend freedom and democratic values, even at great personal risk.

NDI to Honor Citizen Election Observers from Georgia and Malawi with 2025 Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award

WASHINGTON.- The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is proud to announce that the 2025 Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award will be presented to Ms. Nino Dolidze and Chisankho Watch for their exceptional leadership and commitment to protecting the integrity of elections and strengthening democratic participation in Georgia and Malawi, respectively.

Statement on the Passing of NDI’s Board Member Maurice Tempelsman

WASHINGTON, D.C.- The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is deeply saddened by the passing of Maurice Tempelsman, a dedicated member of our Board of Directors for many years. 

National Democratic Institute Announces Major Gift from MacArthur Foundation

Washington, D.C. – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) announced today a major gift of $750,000 in general operating support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. 

NDI Pre-Election Assessment Mission for the 2025 Honduras Elections Identifies Five Challenges and Calls for Measures to Strengthen the Electoral Process

Tegucigalpa, August 8

NDI Will Deploy Pre-Election Assessment Mission Ahead of 2025 General Elections in Honduras

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) will deploy a Pre-Election Assessment Mission (PEAM) to Honduras from August 4-8, 2025, in advance of the country’s general elections scheduled for November.

Albanian Political Parties Sign Code of Conduct on Digital Campaigning Ahead of May 11 Parliamentary Election

As a step towards strengthening election integrity, the majority of political parties running for elections -- mainstream and new entrants --  have

NDI Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

NDI Welcomes Venice Commission Report Recognizing Election Observers as Human Rights Defenders, Hails Growing Global Consensus

NDI Mission Congratulates Moldovans on their Commitment to Democratic Principles Through Peaceful and Orderly Elections

CHISINAU- The National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) technical assessment mission to the November 3 presidential runoff congratulates the Moldovan people on their commitment to democratic principles demonstrated by a peaceful and orderly electoral process.