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Kosovo: Overcoming Barriers to Women's Political Participation
From October 7 to 11, 2014 the National Democratic Institute (NDI or the Institute) conducted an assessment of women’s political participation in Kosovo’s 2013 local elections and 2014 parliamentary elections. The assessment drew upon international standards forwomen’s political participation developed by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and NDI’s own global programs on Gender, Women, and Democracy.
Roles and Responsibilities of Legislative Services in Parliaments
The following paper summarizes recommendations gathered during the regional workshop “Roles and Responsibilities of Legislative Services in Parliaments” organized by the National Council of the Slovak Republic (NCSR) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) in Casta –Papiernicka, Slovakia from November 5-7, 2014.
Development of Parliamentary Research Services in Central Europe and the Western Balkans
The democratic transition of the last 20 years in Central Europe and the Western Balkans has resulted in a rapid increase in the information available to parliaments. Thus, parliamentary research services must be adaptive and strategic in their provision of information to help members of parliament, committees and parliamentary staff amend laws and conduct government oversight.
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.
