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NDI, IRI Presidents Discuss Democracy Promotion at Panel

Despite widespread skepticism about U.S. democracy promotion, democracies remain the most effective form of government to foster peace, internal stability, and social and economic development. A new paper co-authored by Kenneth Wollack and Lorne Craner – the presidents of the National Democratic Institute and International Rpublican Institute, respectively – makes the case for America’s continuing engagement in democracy programs abroad and the opportunities and challenges that presents for the next administration.

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Statement by the International Republican Institute and the National Democratic Institute Regarding the Arrest of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

For Immediate Release
Contact for IRI:
Lisa Gates
202-572-1546
[email protected]
Contact for NDI:
Kathy Gest
202-728-5535
[email protected]

Washington, DC – The following statement was issued today by Lorne Craner, President of the International Republican Institute, and Ken Wollack, President of the National Democratic Institute, regarding the arrest of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Malaysia on July 16, 2008.

NDI Mourns the Loss of Polish Patriot and Democracy Champion Bronislaw Geremek

The National Democratic Institute expresses to family, friends, and colleagues its condolences at the untimely passing of Bronislaw Geremek, a Polish patriot and global champion of democracy and human rights.

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Guide to NDI Contacts

NDI directors and other senior staff members possess a wealth of knowledge on the countries in which the Institute works and the issue areas in which it specializes. To reach any of these individuals, please contact NDI's Governance relations and communication department.

Paulina Chavez, Press Officer

(202) 728-5448

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Polling Stations Closed Before Time and Observers Denied Access to Counting Centers

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Municipal Elections Monitoring Campaign, April 2008
Press Statement

The Egyptian Association for Supporting Democratic Development (EASD) and the Egyptian Center for Development and Democratic Studies (ECDDS) deployed 4700 observers to monitor the closing and counting processes after the voting process across 24 governorates was over; as the Governorates of Fayyoum and Ismailia were closed by acclamation.

Voting Process Marred by Flagrant Violations

Partners in the Nation
Municipal Elections Monitoring Campaign, April 2008
PRESS STATEMENT
(English summary of Arabic press statement)

The Egyptian Association for Supporting Democratic Development (EASD) and the Egyptian Center for Development and Democratic Studies (ECDDS) deployed 4,700 observers to monitor the voting process in the municipal elections across 24 governorates; as governorates of Fayyoum and Ismailia were closed by acclamation.

NDI Calls for Immediate Release of Staff Member Detained in Zimbabwe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Kathy Gest
202-294-8025
[email protected]

WASHINGTON, DC – National Democratic Institute (NDI) issued the following statement today:

NDI requests the immediate release of Dileepan Sivapathasundaram, a United States citizen and a senior program officer with NDI, who is being held by authorities in Zimbabwe. The Institute also calls on the Zimbabwe government to ensure his safety and safe passage from the country.

NDI Names New Vice President and Regional Director for Southern and East Africa Team

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Kathy Gest
202-728-5535
[email protected]

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) announced today that Shari K. Bryan, the Institute’s director for southern and east Africa, has been named vice president for administration, replacing Jean Dunn, who retired after 18 years of service to the Institute.

NDI, IRI Presidents Discuss Democracy Promotion at Panel

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