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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.

Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  04/16/2009 Resource Type:  Press Release Language:  English
"Semi-presidentialism" — a constitutional form of government with a directly-elected president as well as a prime minister responsible to the legislative branch — is explored in a new book, Semi-Presidentialism and Democracy, co-edited by Sophia Moestrup, NDI senior program manager for Central and West Africa.
Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  10/01/2008 Resource Type:  Report Language:  English
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Author:  Government of Kyrgyzstan Publisher:  Government of Kyrgyzstan Published Date:  05/24/2011 Resource Type:  Report Language:  English
Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  06/06/2010 Resource Type:  Press Release Language:  English
Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  06/25/2010 Resource Type:  Press Release Language:  English
By Raúl Arce-Contreras and Juliana Ferreira Following a string of recent premature infant deaths in Ecuador that appeared to result from poor hospital hygiene, there was widespread agreement that authorities needed to act. 
For the first time in Mauritania’s history, parliamentarians and business leaders have come together to discuss how to improve the economic and business climate of the North African country. The two groups agreed to submit an official report to the Mauritanian National Assembly detailing issues and recommendations, and they plan to establish a commission promoting ongoing collaboration between government and the private sector.
In early May, NDI sent a team to Benghazi, to meet with Libyans and assess what they will need for a successful democratic transition. Les Campbell, NDI director for Middle East and North Africa programs, writes about his experiences.