The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

NDI has actively worked to strengthen democratic institutions in Morocco since 1997. The Institute implements programs in the country which aim to reinforce civic engagement in the political process, increase the responsiveness of political parties to citizen needs, strengthen representative institutions such as the parliament and promote the expanded political participation of women and youth. The People’s Mirror Strategic Research Center, established by NDI in 2003, provides decision makers with meaningful qualitative data through focus groups and in-depth interviews on Moroccans’ priorities, and to help those decision makers enhance their linkages with the citizenry. Recently, NDI organized a 52-member international election delegation, the first ever in Morocco, to assess the conduct and management of the September 2007 legislative elections. The delegation issued a final report which featured recommendations for improving electoral processes and advancing long-term democratic reforms.

Political Context

Civil Society Engagement

Election Observation

Focus Group Research

Parliamentary Support

Political Party Assistance

Women’s Political Participation

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