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 worked in Moldova since 2003, when the Institute began a program to strengthen democratic political activism through political party and civil society development. Since that time, NDI has worked with all major parties in Moldova. Political party assistance has focused on coalition building, organizational strengthening, platform development, and voter outreach. The Institute has worked extensively with political party youth wings, helping young activists to participate in party activities and helping them to advocate for greater youth participation in political parties.

NDI’s civic assistance has primarily consisted of technical support for local nongovernmental and election monitoring organizations. In 2006, NDI began working with legislators and parliamentary staff members through workshops, consultations and study missions to help the parliament in Moldova develop its legislative and oversight functions.

Political Party Assistance

NDI shares international best practices with political parties on coalition building, organizational strengthening, platform development, and voter outreach. The Institute organizes both single-party and multi-party consultations and workshops, and conducts activities with all interested political parties. NDI organizes workshops for youth activists to increase their influence within their respective parties and to build the leadership potential of young party members.

Civil Society Development

To help engage citizens in the separatist republic of Transnistria, NDI advises civic groups in that region on effective issue advocacy organizations. The program focuses on bringing together Transnistrian youth activists with representatives of Moldovan civic organizations to implement small-scale projects in cooperation with one another.

Legislative Strengthening

In 2006, NDI initiated a parliamentary strengthening program to share international experiences with legislators and staff members on topics such as institutional reform, committee organization, and coalition building.

Funding

NDI programming in Moldova is funded through the United States Agency for International Development.

Contact Information

For more information about these programs, use our contact form or contact:

Washington, D.C.
Laura Jewett, Regional Director

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