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Strategic planning in political parties - Innovative Methodologies and Experiences for the Inclusion of Party Members in Decision-Making

Political parties today are challenged to engage in democratic and inclusive decision making within their structures to strengthen their legitimacy and the confidence of their members and citizens in parties.

Three essential initiatives to defend democracy against corruption

By Kristen Sample Director, Democratic Governance, National Democratic Institute (NDI)

The expression “all politics is local,” meaning that a politician’s success hinges on his or her ability to understand and influence the issues of constituents, held true for generations. In today’s world, however, the increasingly globalized nature of corruption subverts local democratic politics and processes.

Joint NDI-IRI International Team to Watch Voting Process During July 16 Gubernatorial Election in Osun State

Osun State, Nigeria– An international pre-election assessment mission arrived in Osun State today to monitor the voting process for the state’s gubernatorial elections on July 16, 2022.

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

Abuja, Nigeria– The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the International Republican Institute (IRI) are deploying a joint pre-election assessment mission to assess the pre-election environment for the upcoming general elections in Nigeria, scheduled for February 2023. The delegation will highlight positive steps already underway as well as offer practical recommendations that can still be implemented to enhance electoral integrity.

National Democratic Institute and partners present Gaborone Declaration in Support of Constitutionalism and Democratic Consolidation

Gaborone, Botswana - The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and partners presented the Gaborone Declaration in Support of Constitutionalism and Democratic Consolidation today, after concluding an international summit gathered in this city from July 6 to 8, 2022.