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NDI

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.

Bloomberg Businessweek | Link to story  » "The commission organizing the Jan. 9 Southern Sudan independence referendum has requested a delay of 'a few days' to allow more time for objections and appeals regarding the registration of voters...
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The 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended Sudan's civil war gives Southern Sudanese the opportunity to vote next January on whether they want to secede from the north and create their own country. The credibility of this historic election will depend in part on thorough and professional election observation during the pre-, post- and election day periods to help ensure that the referendum is carried out in a transparent way.
Author:  SuNDE Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  11/13/2010 Resource Type:  Statement Language:  English
Bloomberg | Link to story  » "Southern Sudanese began registering to vote in a referendum in January to decide whether their oil- producing region will break away from Sudan and become Africa's newest independent nation...
Author:  Shari Bryan Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  10/27/2010 Resource Type:  Speech Language:  English
Bloomberg | Link to story  » "The U.S. is working to avoid the 'danger' that could develop if Southern Sudan fails to hold a long-planned referendum on whether to secede from Sudan and form a separate nation, U.S. State Department spokesman Philip J. Crowley said...
As Southern Sudan prepares for a referendum that will determine whether it will become a separate country, public opinion research by NDI shows significant support for independence and a strong desire for the referendum to be held on time.
Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  10/20/2010 Resource Type:  Press Release Language:  English Media Type:  PDF
Author:  National Democratic Institute Publisher:  National Democratic Institute Published Date:  09/30/2010 Resource Type:  Report Language:  English The latest focus group research in southern Sudan showed significant support for independence and high expectations for their new government. Media Type:  PDF As Southern Sudan prepares for a referendum that will determine whether it will become a separate country, public opinion research by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) shows significant support for independence and a strong desire for the referendum to be held on time.