Press Releases

Statement on IRI Chairman Senator McCain

Washington, D.C. - The National Democratic Insitute (NDI) released a statement following the announcement that Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with cancer. As chairman of the International Republican Institute (IRI), Senator McCain has worked closely with NDI to advance democracy around the world. 

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NDI Delegation to Assess Electoral Environment in Georgia Ahead of Local Elections

TBILISI – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) announced today that it will conduct an assessment of the electoral and political environment in advance of Georgia's local elections, which are scheduled for October. The mission is a demonstration of the international community’s continuing support for democratic processes in Georgia and is intended to help promote public confidence in the electoral process.

Sir Ketumile Masire

Statement from NDI President Kenneth Wollack in Memory of Sir Ketumile Masire

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) expresses its condolences to family, friends, supporters, and the people of Botswana for the passing of Sir Ketumile Masire, former president of Botswana, who died on June 22.

Madeleine Albright and Zbigniew Brzezinski

Statement from NDI Chairman Madeleine K. Albright on the Passing of Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski

Statement from NDI Chairman Madeleine K. Albright on the Passing of Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski:

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NDI Poll: Georgians Unenthusiastic About Country’s Leaders, Institutions, and Political Parties Though Half Believe the Country is Going in the Right Direction

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May 15, 2017

NDI POLL: GEORGIANS UNENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT COUNTRY’S LEADERS, INSTITUTIONS, AND POLITICAL PARTIES THOUGH HALF BELIEVE THE COUNTRY IS GOING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Nota de Prensa: Con Observación N-26, sociedad civil inicia monitoreo de las elecciones de Honduras 2017

Tegucigalpa, 12 de mayo, 2017.- Representantes de diversas organizaciones de la sociedad civil, presentaron esta mañana Observación N-26, una instancia que efectuará un monitoreo no partidario del proceso electoral 2017, para identificar si cuenta con las características de integridad, transparencia, inclusión y pluralidad, que garantizan elecciones auténticas, legítimas y democráticas, como lo establecen los estándares internacionales.

Mark Green IRI President, USAID Nominee

NDI Congratulates IRI President Mark Green on His Nomination for USAID Administrator

Washington, D.C. -- The National Democratic Institute (NDI) today congratulated Ambassador Mark Green, president of the International Republican Institute (IRI), for his nomination to be administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). A former congressman, ambassador and leader of the Initiative for Global Development, Green has extensive experience in, and deep knowledge of development, diplomacy and democracy assistance.

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NDI International Observer Delegation to Kenya Urges Coordination between Election Commission, Parties, and Citizens to Ensure Credible and Peaceful Elections

NAIROBI, Kenya – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) today released its findings and recommendations from its international pre-election assessment mission to Kenya’s general elections, scheduled for August 8, 2017.

Macedonia Poll Finds Citizens Concerned about Political Situation, Divided on Way Out of Crisis

Skopje, MACEDONIA - To inform the political parties, opinion leaders and civil society on public opinion, the National Democratic Institute (NDI), with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development, conducted the first in a series of three tracking polls (download PDF polling report) in March 2017.

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Liberians Acknowledge Historic Nature of Upcoming Polls, Eager for Inclusive, Peaceful, and Credible Elections, NDI Delegation Finds

MONROVIA, Liberia – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) today released its statement of findings and recommendations from its pre-election assessment mission to Liberia’s presidential and legislative elections, scheduled for October 2017.

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