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Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  05/15/2008 Resource Type:  Report Language:  Arabic, English, French

A two-day regional conference in Jordan, hosted by NDI, brought together civic leaders from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, West Bank/Gaza and Yemen to discuss innovative uses of information technology in election monitoring.

NDI has worked to strengthen democratic institutions in Morocco since 1997, implementing programs in the country that encourage citizen engagement in the political process, increase the responsiveness of political parties to citizens' needs, strengthen parliament and expand political participation for women and young people. NDI also works to support elections in Morocco, organizing a 52-member international election observation delegation in 2007. The delegation, the first ever in Morocco, assessed the conduct and management of the legislative elections and issued a final report with recommendations for improving electoral processes and advancing long-term democratic reforms. In an historic election marking advancements in women's participation, more than 3,400 women were elected to local office in June 2009, following the adoption of a quota calling for a minimum of 12 percent representation by women in locally elected bodies. In preparation for the local elections, the Institute supported Moroccan political parties and civil society as they advocated for the quota and trained over 2,100 women candidates, of whom 5 percent were successful in winning seats. NDI's Morocco office also recently hosted a North Africa regional civic conference for women activists from Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Libya and Tunisia to share experiences and strategies for broadening women's political engagement. Read More Political Context Political Party Assistance Women's Political Participation Civil Society Engagement Parliamentary Support Elections Contact Information Subscribe to updates about Morocco NDI has worked to strengthen democratic institutions in Morocco since 1997, implementing programs in the country that encourage citizen engagement in the political process, increase the responsiveness of political parties to citizens' needs, strengthen parliament and expand political participation for women and young people. NDI also works to support elections in Morocco, organizing a 52-member international election observation delegation in 2007.

Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  12/01/2005 Resource Type:  Report Language:  English

Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  09/08/2007 Resource Type:  Statement Language:  English, French, Arabic

Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  08/15/2007 Resource Type:  Statement Language:  English, Arabic, French

Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  12/01/2008 Resource Type:  Newsletter Language:  English

Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  05/01/2010 Resource Type:  Civic Update Language:  English