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Macedonia Poll Finds Citizens Concerned about Political Situation, Divided on Way Out of Crisis
Skopje, MACEDONIA - To inform the political parties, opinion leaders and civil society on public opinion, the National Democratic Institute (NDI), with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development, conducted the first in a series of three tracking polls (download PDF polling report) in March 2017.
Legislative Services in Parliament: 2017 Study
The following publication provides an introduction to the operation of legislative services in parliaments, a summary of recommendations adopted at legislative services workshops, an outline of the operations of select legislative departments, and examples of different legislative opinions produced by parliamentary services.
WORLD HERE & NOW: Pavol Demes with Robert Benjamin
This interview of Robert Benjamin, NDI Regional Director for CEE Programs, was conducted by Pavol Demes as part of a public affairs program that he runs at TASR, the Slovak news agency. The interview focused on general political conditions in Slovakia and Central Europe, and how democracy is faring accordingly.
Data-sharing and Civic Engagement in the Western Balkans: 2017 Transparency Study
The following summary provides updated information on current trends and developments in Western Balkan parliaments and compares the data released by each of the reviewed legislatures.
Kosovo Success Stories: From Tomorrow's Leaders
Since 1999, NDI in Kosovo has helped citizens and political leaders at all levels build a strong civic culture by establishing comprehensive and durable democratic institutions. As part of its support to political parties, NDI has been working with their leadership to foster internal democracy, with a particular focus on opening more space for women and youth to take leadership roles and invest in increasing their capacities.
