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Georgian Dream and Ivanishvili Most Popular Political Force While UNM Seen as Strongest Opposition Party

Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili continues to be the most popular political leader in Georgia, and 60 percent rate the Georgian Dream Coalition as the “party” closest to them, according to the findings of a public opinion survey released here today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI). Fifty-six percent named the United National Movement (UNM) as the strongest opposition party in the country.

Katie Stanton Joins Madeleine Albright to Discuss Democracy and Technology at Silicon Valley Event

Katie Jacobs Stanton, vice president of international market development at Twitter, will join former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, chairman of the National Democratic Institute (NDI), at an April 24 panel of experts discussing the impact of technology on democracy and global affairs. At Twitter, Stanton is responsible for partnerships, driving user growth and other key efforts in strategic markets around the world. Before joining Twitter, Stanton worked for the White House, U.S.

Swati Ramanathan Joins Madeleine Albright to Discuss Democracy and Technology at Silicon Valley Event

Swati Ramanathan, co-founder of the Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy in India, will join former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, chairman of the National Democratic Institute (NDI), at an April 24 panel of experts discussing the impact of technology on democracy and global affairs.

NDI Poll: Georgians Continue to See Jobs as Number One Priority and Say Country is Headed in Right Direction

TBILISI – A survey of public opinion in Georgia, released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI), shows that jobs remain the number one priority issue for 61 percent of Georgians. Territorial integrity and affordable healthcare are the second and third priority issues at 34 and 32 percent respectively.

Madeleine Albright to Discuss Democracy and Technology at Silicon Valley Event

Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, chairman of the National Democratic Institute (NDI), will lead an April 24 panel of experts to discuss how technology is changing the way democracies function, and the impact of these changes on democracy and global affairs. The event will be held at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif.

NDI Mission Sees Potential for Democratic Albanian Elections

TIRANA – While Albania has significantly improved its electoral framework, the success of June’s parliamentary polls will depend on how well political polarization and manipulation of the process are held in check, according to the findings of a National Democratic Institute (NDI) pre-election assessment mission released here today.

Mexico’s REAMM Organization For Women to Receive NDI’S 2013 Madeleine K. Albright Grant

NDI Names New Director of Philanthropy

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Democratic Institute (NDI), celebrating its 30^th anniversary and seeking to broaden its network of international support, announced today that Stephen Whisnant, managing director for the United States Olympic Committee, has joined the Institute as director of philanthropy.

NDI Poll Shows Growing Ukrainian Interest in Increasing Women's Political Participation

KYIV, Ukraine – Nearly half of Ukrainians think there are too few women in elected office, according to a poll released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI). Ukrainians believe women politicians are better equipped than men to deal with many important policy issues, and they want political parties to address barriers to women’s political participation.

Jordanian Elections Show Marked Improvement From Past Polls But Shortcomings Remain, NDI Delegation Finds

AMMAN, Jordan – An international observation delegation fielded by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) said yesterday’s Jordanian parliamentary elections saw a marked improvement in procedures and administration from past polls. But it also found election day shortcomings and irregularities, as well as a number of systemic distortions.