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  • E-Discussion: Working with Men to Promote Women in Politics

    iKNOW Politics recently hosted an e-discussion on Working with Men to Promote Women in Politics, which is also the theme of this year’s session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The discussion took place from March 16 to 31.

  • World Affairs Briefing: Advocating for a Democratic Transition in Guinea

    Commenting on the post-coup situation in Guinea, representatives from NDI, the International Crisis Group (ICG), the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) urged Guinea’s military junta to agree to a clear timetable for democratic elections.

  • Iraq's Provincial Elections: The Outcome and the Impact

    The National Democratic Institute, together with the International Republican Institute, implemented nationwide programming in support of Iraq’s January 31 provincial elections. The elections are expected to have a significant ongoing impact on the country’s political system.

  • Web Chat: New Directions in Democracy Assistance

    On Thursday, January 29, NDI President Kenneth Wollack held a live online discussion with Lorne Craner, the president of the International Republican Institute (IRI), about the two presidents’ recent paper, “New Directions for Democracy Promotion.” The paper looks at how the U.S. should remain engaged in supporting the emergence and growth of democracy worldwide.

    The web chat took place on Jan. 29. You may read a transcript of the chat at:

  • Blair House Inauguration Luncheon for Washington-based Ambassadors

    To mark the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, NDI and the Presidential Inaugural Committee hosted a luncheon Jan. 20 for more than 150 Washington-based ambassadors at Blair House, the guest quarters for visiting heads of state located across the street from the White House.

  • World Affairs Briefing: Nino Burjanadze, Former Speaker of Parliament and Interim President, Republic of Georgia

    Nino Burjanadze will discuss the economic and political challenges facing Georgia’s development following the August conflict with Russia.

    Ms. Burjanadze served as the Speaker of Parliament from November 2001 to June 2008 and twice served as Acting President of the Republic. She chose not to seek re-election in the May 2008 parliamentary elections. In July, Ms. Burjanadze founded a think tank devoted to developing democratic institutions in Georgia, and in October she announced the formation of a new political party, the Democratic Movement – United Georgia.

  • The 2008 NDI Democracy Luncheon

    Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa and the Women’s League of Burma were honored in December 2008 at NDI’s Democracy Luncheon, an event held annually to celebrate champions of democracy from around the world.

    Archbishop Tutu was in attendance to receive the W. Averell Harriman Award. A representative of the Women’s League of Burma received the Madeleine K. Albright Grant, named for the chairman of NDI and former secretary of state. Secretary Albright and NDI President Kenneth Wollack presented the awards.

  • World Affairs Briefing: David Bakradze, Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia

    David Bakradze, chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, will discuss the status of the Russia-Georgia conflict and other developments in his country at a briefing to be hosted by the National Democratic Institute on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

    The event will be held from 3-4:00 p.m. at the National Democratic Institute, 2030 M Street, NW, 5th floor. 

    Chairman Bakradze will also discuss the ramifications in Georgia of the conflict, efforts by the government to address these problems and the challenges that lie ahead.

  • World Affairs Briefing: The Angolan Parliamentary Elections and Prospects for Democratic Development

    On September 5, the people of Angola went to the polls for the first time in 16 years to vote for a new parliament. NDI, IRI, and IFES have been working in Angola for many years providing support to civil society organizations, political parties, and election officials as they prepared to engage in this historic election process.

  • The 2008 International Leaders Forum

    • Learn more: Read details, view photos, and watch video at the Forum web site | Visit the site »

    As it has at every Democratic National Convention since 1984, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) welcomed hundreds of international visitors to its International Leaders Forum (ILF), this year in Denver, to observe the convention and witness first hand the nomination process for president and vice president of the United States.

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