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Defending Democracy: Youth Policy Recommendations

Globally, youth are becoming increasingly disaffected with traditional democratic institutions and processes. Over the last decade, countries around the world have experienced a decline in young people’s formal political participation as well as a growing distrust among young people in established political processes.

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As Costs of War Mount, Ukrainian Demands for Inclusive Democracy Remain Strong

National Democratic Institute (NDI) recently conducted meetings with political, civic and other partners to share its May 2024 public opinion poll, fielded in May. Since 2015, the NDI has conducted nationwide polling to assess Ukrainian public opinion on a range of topics related to its democratic trajectory, the geopolitical climate, and Ukrainians’ hopes for the future.

A How-To Guide to Anti-Corruption Messaging

Corruption is often argued to be one of the biggest threats to both development and democracy around the world. This helps to explain why anti-corruption campaigns have been a constant feature of both foreign aid programming and civil society activity over the last 30 years. These anti-corruption campaigns usually have an awareness-raising component that involves producing messages about the harm that corruption can do to a mass audience.

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Strengthening Democratic Resilience To Kremlin Influence Across Africa

The Russian government has stated that Africa is integral to its foreign policy, and current trends point to expanded Russian engagement to offset sanctions and enhance its global profile. The Kremlin gains influence through governance gaps – especially corruption and insecurity – in various countries on the continent, working with domestic elites for mutual gain.

NDI’s statement on the attempted assassination of former President Trump

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) strongly condemns the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump yesterday in Butler, Pennsylvania, and wishes him and others who were injured a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with Mr. Trump, the family of the attendee killed and those who were injured.

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