The Role of Civil Society and Political Parties in a Democracy: NDI Presentation to Special Commission on Inter-American Summits SHARE Tweet Share Friday, February 18, 2000 View downloads Downloads Read the statement Media contact Jerry Hartz Director of Government Relations and Communications 1 (202) 728-5500Email Jerry » About This Resource Author: National Democratic Institute Matt Dippell Publisher: National Democratic Institute Related Civic Education Program Guidance Defending Democracy: Youth Policy Recommendations A Practical Guide for Disabled People’s Organizations to Engage Political Parties The Open Government Partnership: A How-To Guide for Members of Parliament Developing A Decision Maker Engagement Plan Political Process Monitoring Guidebook