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NDI and its local partners work to promote openness and accountability in government by building political and civic organizations, safeguarding elections, and promoting citizen participation. The Institute brings together individuals and groups to share ideas, knowledge, experiences and expertise that can be adapted to the needs of individual countries.
More details about NDI’s specific program areas can be found through the menu below.
Citizen Participation
Helping citizens engage in their country’s political process is one goal of NDI programs. The Institute provides technical assistance in organizing techniques, civic and voter education, budget oversight and other skills that help make governments accountable. | Read more »
Debates
NDI and the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) have partnered to help debate sponsoring organizations overcome the challenges they face when planning candidate debates around the world. | Read more »
Democracy and Technology
Democracy practitioners and activists are using new technologies to improve access to information and enhance their effectiveness. | Read more »
Democratic Governance
The Institute’ governance programs seek to promote effective public-sector institutions and processes that operate in a manner consistent with democratic values of transparency, representation, pluralism and accountability. | Read more »
Elections
NDI programs promote the integrity of electoral and political processes based on international human-rights law and the practicalities of citizen mobilization. | Read more »
Political Parties
Political parties form the cornerstone of a democratic society and serve a function unlike any other institution in a democracy. | Read more »
Women’s Political Participation
The Institute’s programs help to create an environment where women can advocate on matters of policy, run for political office, be elected, govern effectively, and participate meaningfully in civic life. | Read more »
