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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.

Work relating to elections.

Civic Network OPORA Local Election Monitoring Highlights

Author:  OPORA Publisher:  OPORA Published Date:  10/15/2010 Resource Type:  Report Language:  English Media Type:  PDF
More than 65 percent of Jordanians are under the age of 30, and 43 percent of potential voters are 18 to 25. Those demographics carry the potential for accelerated political reform, provided the country's young people, who have historically been excluded from the political process, decide to make their voices heard.
Author:  Katie Fox Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  05/17/2012 Resource Type:  Testimony Language:  English
Young Libyans in Benghazi celebrate Liberation Day. Photo by Megan Doherty. As the political transition proceeds in Libya, leaders continue to struggle to meet public expectations on key issues such as security, political reform and standard of living, according to a new public opinion study by NDI.
Author:  Megan Doherty Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  05/22/2012 Resource Type:  Focus Group Report Language:  English
Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  09/14/2011 Resource Type:  Report Language:  English
Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  09/14/2011 Resource Type:  Report Language:  English
Source:  NTV Article Link:  Read More Published Date:  05/05/2012 A report by a delegation that has been studying Kenya’s situation, finds that "remarkable progress" in Kenya's preparation for upcoming elections. However, it warns that the politicization of the ICC process remains a risk to peaceful elections. The delegation held 25 meetings with government representatives, the independent electoral and Boundaries Commission, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, political parties, civil society and religious groups. The delegation says full implementation of the constitution remains key to ensuring lasting peace.
Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  05/05/2012 Resource Type:  Statement Language:  English
Ayo Obe speaks at the delegation's press conference announcing its findings, with President Quett Ketumile Masire. Immediate and Concerted Efforts Needed to Prevent Violence, Remove Uncertainties Remarkable progress has been accomplished in reforming the framework for Kenya’s elections, an NDI delegation found during a pre-election assessment mission. Nevertheless, immediate and concerted efforts are needed to prevent political violence and to remove uncertainties in the electoral environment that could threaten the integrity of elections.