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A healthy democracy depends on a healthy parliament, capable of articulating citizens’ concerns, enacting laws for the common good and holding the executive branch to account for their implementation. For this to happen, effective citizen involvement and participation is imperative.
Accra, August 12, 2016 - The International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) deployed an international delegation to Ghana from August 8 - 12, 2016. The purpose of the mission was to assess preparations for the 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections and support Ghana’s efforts to conduct peaceful and credible polls.
In recognition of the International Day of People with Disabilities last month, NDI is highlighting the essential work of partners who are at the forefront of fighting for greater levels of equality and organizing to shift social norms and perceptions and reduce barriers to political participation for persons with disabilities.
The Aspen Institute Stevens Initiative today announced the award of a 1-year grant to the National Democratic Institute (NDI), one of 10 new projects funded through a national competition to use virtual exchange to increase cross-cultural understanding and equip young people to participate in a global economy.
Badié Hima is the resident director of NDI in Mali, a position he assumed in 2012. He has more than 20 years of experience in education, human rights, governance and democracy across West Africa.
Leslie Campbell has 25 years of experience in international development, parliamentary governance and political affairs. He joined NDI in 1994 and has directed the Institute's programs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region since 1996. As NDI's senior associate and regional director, Mr.
As the world adjusts to the new normal in the era of the Coronavirus and COVID-19 that includes social distancing and a six feet apart spacing, civil society is being thrust more than ever before onto the forefront of keeping humanity connected and informed. The world shouldn’t be surprised that community-based organizations are on the frontlines of helping us through the COVID-19 pandemic.