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Coalition Presses for Electoral Reform in Jordan | April 14, 2010

Arab Reform Bulletin | Link to story  » "As Jordan heads toward parliamentary elections to be held by the end of 2010, recommendations to reform the electoral system made by the nongovernmental National Center for Human Rights (NHCR) have touched off a firestorm of debate in Jordanian political circles.

Website for Women in Politics Launched in Indonesia | April 16, 2010

Jakarta Post | Link to story  » "The International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics (iKNOW Politics) launched its website, iknowpolitics.org, in Indonesia on Thursday to provide a forum for women to learn about politics from other countries' experiences.

Rwanda: Youth Trained for Future Leadership | April 25, 2010

allAfrica.com | Link to story  » The 34 young leaders who graduated on Friday from the Youth Leadership Political Academy in Rwanda were urged to be the leaders of tomorrow by Anicet Kayigema, the Executive Secretary of FFPP (Forum For Political Parties). Kayigema officiated at the graduation ceremony. NDI Resident Director Gaston Ain Bilbao said that the young political leaders were given high quality intensive training in political related issues.

Parliament Speaker praises cooperation with NDI | April 19, 2010

Saba Net | Link to story  » "Speaker of the Parliament Yahya al-Rae'i praised on Monday the growing relations with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) for International Affairs and the joint programs co-organized by the parliament and the institute.

Aquino Pulls Ahead in Philippine Presidential Race | May 4, 2010

TIME | Link to story  » "Election-monitoring groups have raised concerns about practically every aspect of the process. When a delegation from the Washington-based National Democratic Institute met with some of these groups in Manila in March, it found a 'high degree of anxiety and lack of confidence' in the automated system.

NDI April 2010 Survey Presentation | May 11, 2010

The Messenger | Link to story  » "On May 6 the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) introduced the media to the results of a survey it has conducted entitled Public Attitudes towards Elections in Georgia: Results of a April 2010 Survey Carried out for NDI by CRRC.

Zimbabwe Premier Tsvangirai Sees New Constitution This Year, Elections in 2011 | May 11, 2010

Voice of America | Link to story  » "Mr. Tsvangirai said the national unity government in Harare has secured enough funds to finance the constitutional revision process and he hopes a referendum on the new basic document can be held by year's end.

Ukrainian Democracy's Regional Roots | April 4, 2010

Business Ukraine | Link to story  » "As a newcomer to Ukraine, I knew that the best and quickest way to get to know this vast land was to leave behind the tired headlines and political gamesmanship of the capital city, pack my bags and hit the road (or train tracks in this case) to meet with the people who are closer to the people..."

Tsvangirai Receives NDI Award | May 12, 2010

Voice of America | Link to story  » "The National Democratic Institute, a pro-democracy group, gave one of its highest honors to Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Monday. NDI's W. Averell Harriman Democracy Award recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated a commitment to democracy and human rights.

Some Improvements to Country's Electoral Process Necessary, NDI Delegation Says | May 21, 2010

allAfrica.com | Link to story  » "The October 2010 elections represent a unique opportunity for Tanzanians to further consolidate the democratic process in their country, and while Tanzania's electoral process reflects genuine innovation and reform, there remains a need to strengthen several aspects of the electoral process, a delegation organized by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) said in a statement released today."

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