MATT DIPPELL

Matt Dippell is deputy director of the Latin America and Caribbean team at NDI. For more than a decade, he has organized democracy strengthening programs on civil-military relations, political parties, civic organizing and elections in more than 15 countries. In addition, Mr. Dippell serves as an advisor on candidate debate programs and is NDI's liaison for projects around the world with the Commission on Presidential Debates, the independent nonprofit organization that has sponsored and produced all U.S. general election presidential debates since 1987. Before joining NDI, Mr.

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Debates

Countries from all regions of the globe are increasingly trying to integrate candidate debates into their electoral processes. To date, debates have been staged in more than 87 nations and regions. Behind this global trend is the conviction that debates benefit traditional and emerging democracies in many ways. These include helping voters make informed choices; focusing candidates on policy issues rather than personality, religion or ethnic loyalties; reducing the potential for violence in countries emerging from conflict and hold elected officials to their campaign promises.

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Honors

 

Leadership in Democracy Award

NDI's Leadership in Democracy Award recognizes individuals and organizations from around the world that have carried out NDI's mission of "working for democracy and making democracy work" through innovative or non-traditional means. | Read more »

The Harriman Democracy Award

The W. Averell Harriman Democracy Award is the Institute's highest honor, generally presented to someone who has demonstrated a commitment to democracy and human rights. | Read more »

The Andi Parhamovich Fellowship

In honor of the vision, dedication and courage of former NDI staff member Andi Parhamovich, the Institute has established a fellowship to help enhance the skills of young women seeking to participate more fully in the politics of their countries. | Read more »

 

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