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In Serbia, NDI Staff Supports Parliamentary Efforts to Strenghten Governance

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After years of working in Serbia on political party development and elections, NDI has shifted its focus to aiding those who hold elective office, a reflection of the country's increased political stability. Rebecca Shoot, a resident program officer in NDI's Belgrade office, discusses the Institute's work with parliamentarians in Serbia's National Assembly.

10 Days in Rwanda: Training Political Parties to Embrace Technology

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Ben Fuller of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) went to Rwanda as a trainer for NDI to work with young political leaders from all 10 Rwandan political parties. He recounts his experience in this piece that originally appeared on the SEIU blog.

NDI Nepal Staff Member Looks for Lessons for Women’s Caucus in DC Fellowship

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Working at NDI wasn’t the most natural fit at first for Sushmita Subba Manandhar. When she began working as an office assistant at 26 for NDI in her native Nepal in 1999, she had little interest in the Institute’s programs with political parties or civic organizations.

But as she attended NDI events in Nepal to assist with logistics, she also listened to the discussions among high-level ministers, politicians and active citizens, and the topics piqued her interest.

Resident Deputy Director Discusses Women's New Political Roles in Nepal

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NDI has been working with political party activists and women parliamentarians in Nepal to enhance their political skills and their ability to deliver services. Jay Nishaant, NDI Nepal's resident deputy director, discusses the Institute's work in Nepal, particularly its Women's Leadership Academy that trains women MPs and a new television talk show for women and by women.

Rebuilding Haiti: NDI Country Director Describes his Earthquake Experience and Opportunities in its Aftermath

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Gerard Latulippe, NDI’s resident director in Haiti, has been in Washington coordinating NDI’s efforts in response to the Jan. 12 earthquake.  NDI has been supporting Initiative Committees that are mobilizing to support national and international relief efforts.  Latulippe was in Port-au-Prince when the earthquake hit and describes the harrowing circumstances as well as NDI’s ongoing efforts.

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