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IRI & NDI Deploy Second Joint International Delegation to Assess Pre-Election Environment in Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria – The International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) are currently fielding the second joint delegation to Nigeria to assess preparations for the upcoming national elections in early 2019. The assessment takes place from September 19-28, 2018.

The delegation consists of the following members:

● Robert Benjamin, Senior Associate & Regional Director for Central and Eastern Europe, NDI (USA);

Opportunities and Challenges facing Ukraine’s Democratic Transition

NDI Ukraine’s July 2018 public opinion survey showed overwhelming and stable support for a fully functioning democracy (83 percent). The demand remains strong across all regions of Ukraine with equal justice for all and free and fair elections being the most important characteristics of democracy for Ukrainian citizens.

Joint IRI/NDI Statement on Post-Election Observations in Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe—The joint International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) Zimbabwe International Election Observation Mission (ZIEOM) hosted a six-person post-election delegation to Harare on September 4-8, 2018. As part of its comprehensive effort to observe the July 30, 2018, harmonized elections, the ZIEOM’s post-election delegation was co-led by Ambassador Johnnie Carson and Constance Newman both former U.S.

Summary: Study on Radicalization Explores Roots of Extremism in Niger

Niger’s National Center for Strategic and Security Studies (Centre National d’Etudes Stratégiques et de Sécurité - CNESS) conducted a study on radicalization factors influencing young people in rural, urban, university, and penal environments.

The National Democratic Institute Welcomes Ambassador Derek Mitchell as its New President

Washington, DC, - Today, September 4th, former Ambassador Derek Mitchell takes the helm as the National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) new president. Now in its 35th year, the change in leadership comes at an important moment in NDI’s history.