Press Releases

NDI Congratulates Former IRI President Mark Green on His Confirmation as USAID Administrator

Washington, D.C. -- The National Democratic Institute (NDI) today congratulated Ambassador Mark Green, former president of the International Republican Institute (IRI), for his confirmation to be administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). A former congressman, ambassador and leader of the Initiative for Global Development, Green has extensive experience in, and deep knowledge of development, diplomacy and democracy.

NDI Congratulates Daniel Twining on Becoming President of the International Republican Institute

NDI congratulates Daniel Twining on becoming president of the International Republican Institute. Twining, currently counselor and, previously, director of the Asia Program at the Washington D.C.-based German Marshall Fund, brings a wealth of experience to his new position, having served in the Congress, the State Department and the office of the U.S. Trade Representative. He also has taught at Georgetown University.

NDI Sends International Observer Mission to Kenya’s August 8 General Elections

NAIROBI, KENYA -- The National Democratic Institute (NDI) announced that it will deploy an international election delegation to Kenya to observe the August 8 general elections.

The delegation will conduct its assessment in accordance with Kenyan law and the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation. Leading NDI’s international and bipartisan mission (in alphabetical order) will be:

NDI Expresses Its Deepest Condolences on the Death of Christopher Msando and Joins in Call for Accountability

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) joins with the people of Kenya and the international community in offering deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Christopher Msando and to his colleagues at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), where he served as the Commission's ICT Manager.

NDI Poll: Georgians Mixed on State of Democracy and Undecided about their Political Choices

NDI Poll: Low Awareness of and Approval for Constitutional and Legislative Changes; Average Assessment of Local Government

TBILISI – Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC Georgia show public opinion on the most important reform facing the country, a new constitution. Only 32 percent of Georgians reported that they were aware of the process to change the constitution, and of those few who were aware, the majority (59 percent) reports they do not have enough information about the changes.

Statement on IRI Chairman Senator McCain

Washington, D.C. - The National Democratic Insitute (NDI) released a statement following the announcement that Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with cancer. As chairman of the International Republican Institute (IRI), Senator McCain has worked closely with NDI to advance democracy around the world. 

NDI Delegation to Assess Electoral Environment in Georgia Ahead of Local Elections

TBILISI – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) announced today that it will conduct an assessment of the electoral and political environment in advance of Georgia's local elections, which are scheduled for October. The mission is a demonstration of the international community’s continuing support for democratic processes in Georgia and is intended to help promote public confidence in the electoral process.

Statement from NDI President Kenneth Wollack in Memory of Sir Ketumile Masire

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) expresses its condolences to family, friends, supporters, and the people of Botswana for the passing of Sir Ketumile Masire, former president of Botswana, who died on June 22.

Statement from NDI Chairman Madeleine K. Albright on the Passing of Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski

Statement from NDI Chairman Madeleine K. Albright on the Passing of Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski: