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Panelists Offer Media Perspective on U.S. Politics at NDI International Leaders Forum
Leaders from more than 100 countries heard analysis from E. J. Dionne and Eugene Robinson of the Washington Post, and Paul Gigot of the Wall Street Journal. Katty Kay of the BBC moderated the panel.
 Liberia: Legislature Holds First Public Budget Hearings
NDI recently assisted members of the Liberian House of Representatives and Senate to organize the first ever public budget hearings to review the nation’s 2008-2009 budget.
 Guidelines for Democratic Political Parties in New NDI Publication
A new Institute publication outlines common practices that characterize democratic political parties and identifies issues that parties may want to address.
 Sierra Leone: Campaign Encourages Women’s Participation in Local Elections
NDI and the 50/50 Group, a local partner of NDI, conducted extensive programs to encourage women’s participation in recent local government elections as candidates, activists, leaders, and voters.
 Macedonia: EU Aspirant Confronts Problematic Elections
Generally peaceful parliamentary elections on June 1 were marred by instances of violence and irregularities, placing renewed emphasis on the need to create and sustain democratic political practices. With efforts centered around a political party code of electoral conduct, NDI is helping Macedonians bring these issues to the fore.
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Nepal: Domestic Observers Report on Constituent Assembly Elections
The Democracy and Election Alliance Nepal (DEAN), an NDI partner organization, said the overall conduct of April 10 elections was satisfactory but noted numerous flaws in the election process.
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More than 500 international leaders from over 100 countries have come to observe the U.S. presidential nomination process firsthand in Denver as part of the 2008 International Leaders Forum (ILF) organized by NDI. Participants are observing the Democratic National Convention proceedings and taking part in a series of bipartisan panel discussions on the U.S. political process, foreign and domestic policy issues, and media coverage of the presidential race.
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 NDI, IRI Presidents Discuss Democracy Promotion at Panel
Kenneth Wollack and Lorne Craner, the presidents of NDI and IRI respectively, spoke about a paper, New Directions in Democracy Promotion, which makes the case for America’s continuing engagement in democracy programs abroad and the opportunities and challenges that presents for the next administration. The two also discussed the paper Aug. 10 on C-SPAN's Washington Journal.
In celebration of its first anniversary, iKNOW Politics, the International Knowledge Network of Women In Politics, held launch events in Europe and Mexico on March 3. Hosted by the European Parliament, the Brussels event featured remarks by Vice President Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou and a video message from NDI Chairman Madeleine Albright. In Mexico City, participants heard from UN Resident Representative Magdy Martinez-Soliman and Rocio Gaytan, president of the National Institute of Women (INMUJERES).
Founded by NDI in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), iKNOW Politics is an online resource for, and network of, politically active women. It now includes almost 2,000 members from more than 150 countries.
NDI Mourns Loss of Polish Patriot and Democracy Champion Bronisław Geremek
An academic by vocation, an activist at heart, and a dedicated public servant, Geremek received the 2004 Harriman Democracy Award in recognition of his deep and abiding commitment to democratic values.
Bolivia: NDI Examines Link Between Political Reform And Poverty Reduction
A new report assesses how Bolivia’s political leaders can effectively administer democratic reforms to help alleviate the challenges of poverty.
Jordan: Middle East Civic Leaders Confer on Technology and Elections
 A two-day regional conference in Jordan, hosted by NDI, brought together civic leaders from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, West Bank/Gaza and Yemen to discuss innovative uses of information technology in election monitoring.
NDI ‘Changing the world of internet and Politics’ with Election Monitoring Technology
 In recognition of its breakthrough use of cell phone text messaging in election monitoring, NDI has been lauded as one of “the Top 10 Who Are Changing the World of the Internet and Politics.”
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Kosovo’s transition to democracy and the use of radio programs to provide civic education in Sudan are two of the articles featured in NDI’s Summer 2008 newsletter.
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Recent Publications
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Democracy Dialogue
 Appearing on Voice of America’s Focus radio program, Kristin Haffert, NDI’s director of women’s political participation programs, weighed in on the state of women in leadership worldwide.
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NDI in the News
- “Democratic Possibilities: What Next?,” Daily Times, Feb. 28, 2008
- “Give politics a chance, say civil society activists,” Pakistan Times, Feb. 28, 2008
- “PAKISTAN: Asma calls for independence of judiciary, media,” Dawn, Feb. 27, 2008
- “Vote Is Expected to Further Weaken Musharraf,” New York Times, Feb. 18, 2008
- “Workers Meet MPs Over Salaries,” Voice of America News, Feb. 18, 2008
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