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Jamaica has been a cornerstone of Caribbean democracies since gaining independence in 1962.
CHISINAU- The National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) technical assessment mission to the November 3 presidential runoff congratulates the Moldovan people on their commitment to democratic principles demonstrated by a peaceful and orderly electoral process.
Each of the countries of the Liptako-Gourma region, a vast area in the center of the Sahel encompassing Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, contend with distinctive security threats, but their shared borders and culture create unique opportunities for collaboration.
Libyan youth face multifaceted challenges, including high unemployment rates, an under-resourced education system and an unstable political environment. Encompassing almost 67% of the population, Libyan youth represent an opportunity for positive democratic change despite the difficulties they bear. Young women in particular face high barriers to entry in civic engagement.
For many Iraqis who have been rattled by years of sectarian and civil war and the brutal occupation by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), violent conflict in daily life has become
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) will field an international observation mission for Nigeria’s presidential and legislative elections on March 28.
The COVID-19 crisis presents new, unique challenges to politicians. Along with the serious consequences of the disease, public health measures -- such as social distancing and emergency lockdowns -- are limiting the traditional methods for conducting politics . Government officials and political party leaders alike are expanding their efforts toward effective public communication, legislative advocacy, financial oversight, and more.
In Tunisia, civil society organizations (CSOs) across the country have taken principal roles in supporting government efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. By standing up government efforts with resources, leadership, or community relationships, these CSOs have held an important role in virus response across the country.