Provincial councilors (PCs) in Afghanistan have seen their roles change and expand  since their offices were created four years ago. Many of them had little political experience, so they’ve had to learn on the job. NDI has played a significant role in that learning process.

As the countries of southeastern Europe struggle to move beyond a legacy of violent conflict and consolidate their democratic institutions, women leaders play an essential role. Frequently, women serve as the vanguard of political change, willing to break with established traditions and accepted wisdom to advocate for reforms. However, women politicians in the region have little place at their parties’ decision-making tables and are frequently absent when policy is developed. To foster cooperation among like-minded women leaders in the region, NDI, from Oct.

Following a devastating civil war, Liberians elected their first democratic government in 2005, hoping for peace and stability. Since then, NDI has been working with legislators to develop lasting institutions and practices that will improve the legislature's effectiveness. As part of the Institute's work to connect lawmakers with their constituents and foster an environment of open and substantive public policy debate, NDI has partnered with STAR radio to launch a weekly radio program: The Legislative Spotlight.

Crónicamente sub-representadas en la vida política de El Salvador, mujeres de los diferentes partidos políticos nacionales se reunieron recientemente en San Salvador para definir un programa legislativo que conduzca al país a mayores niveles de igualdad de género.