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Statement on the Prevention of an Introductory Meeting of the National Youth Conference in Aden
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the National Youth Conference preparatory committee call on the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to refrain from further hindering the legitimate activities of Yemen civil society and registered international organizations.
NDI Condemns the Detention of Staff Members in Yemen and Demands Their Immediate Release
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) strongly condemns the unjustified and unprovoked detention of three staff members in Sana’a, Yemen, and urgently demands their immediate release. Three NDI staff members were taken from their homes by forces of the Houthi de facto authority in Sana’a on Thursday, June 6, along with Yemeni staff of the United Nations, international non-governmental organizations and multinational companies.
Report on NDI and OGP Local: Collaboration and Implementation in Tunisia and Morocco
“One of the most favorable outcomes of encouraging collaboration between civil society organizations and the Regional Council is improved communication,” reflected a Moroccan civil society leader at the conclusion of Béni Mellal-Khénifra region’s open government reform co-creation process.
The Open Government Partnership: A How-To Guide for Members of Parliament
In the face of many global challenges, from climate change to public health and democratic backsliding, an effective government strategy demands the participation of citizens. In particular, democratic parliaments that have embraced open governance understand that people must be at the heart of parliament and that governance must be responsive to citizens.
Developing A Decision Maker Engagement Plan
Organizations and activists can inform and shape decisions around policy, budget and draft legislation by engaging with government officials and lawmakers at all levels. By providing decision makers with expert knowledge of their area of practice, organizations and activists can provide critical information that would not otherwise be brought to the government’s attention about how certain policies, procedures and laws operate on the ground and affect the communities they represent.
