Members of Georgia’s Sakrebulos (Local Assemblies) succeeded in improving responsiveness to community needs by bringing citizens into the local budgeting process. This is thanks to assistance from The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and a guidebook developed by the Institution on municipal budgets under its USAID funded program, “Elections and Political Processes Support in Georgia.”

On the occasion of the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) organized a House Democracy Partnership (HDP) exchange with the International Republican Institute (IRI) and in collaboration with ParlAmericas. 

The exchange featured a parliamentary gathering for over 50 legislators from more than 20 countries across the Americas and the Caribbean with the goal of shedding light on the importance of legislatures in addressing solutions to shared regional challenges. 

This month, the National Democratic Institute is celebrating Pride! In support of NDI’s commitment to increasing the inclusion of marginalized populations in political processes, we’re highlighting the essential work of partners who are at the forefront fighting for greater levels of equality, shifting norms and perceptions, and reducing barriers to political participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) communities. 

In the crowded streets of Harare’s central business district, Mojalifa waits for a taxi to take him to the Gays and Lesbians Association of Zimbabwe (GALZ) office for a coalition meeting for LGBTQI+ organizations and activists.

This month, the National Democratic Institute is celebrating Pride! In support of NDI’s commitment to increasing the inclusion of marginalized populations in political processes, we’re highlighting the essential work of partners who are at the forefront fighting for greater levels of equality, shifting norms and perceptions, and reducing barriers to political participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) communities.