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Resources
The Gambia Program One-Pager
A one-page description of NDI's programs in The Gambia
Elections Watch Committee's Observation of the 2021 Gambian Presidential Election
On Saturday, December 4, 2021, The Gambia held its first presidential election since its democratic transition from authoritarian rule in 2017. To ensure the public was informed about election preparations and to build confidence in the election process, NDI supported the country’s first long term citizen election observation group, Peace Ambassadors - The Gambia (PAG), to systematically observe and report on the pre-election and election period.
Results of Gambia Public Opinion Research Highlight Optimism About Nation’s Direction Driven By New Democratic Freedoms
A nationwide survey of Gambian citizens conducted by JPM Strategic Solutions on behalf of NDI reveals that despite significant social and economic challenges facing The Gambia, citizens feel optimistic about the country’s direction. This optimism is largely driven by newfound democratic freedoms experienced by Gambians including freedom of expression, assembly, movement, and the media.
Experts to Discuss Critical African Elections at NDI
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The implications for democracy of 30 African elections slated through 2016 will be discussed next week by senior Africa experts during a briefing and roundtable discussion at the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
NDI 30th Anniversary Report
In honor of its three decades supporting those who share a common desire to live in free societies that recognize basic human rights, NDI has published a 30th anniversary report highlighting its work in nearly every corner of every continent to advance the promise of democracy.
