Press Releases

Second NDI Delegation to Asses Pre-Election Environment in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is fielding a delegation to assess preparations for Ghana’s December 7, 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections. The mission will build upon the findings of a joint pre-election assessment mission that NDI conducted with the International Republican Institute (IRI) in August.

NDI Statement on the Passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand

The National Democratic Institute expresses its sincere condolences to the people of Thailand for the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Over his 70-year reign, King Bhumibol was dedicated to the development and prosperity of Thailand. The country’s loss will be mourned throughout the world.

Despite Unrest and Inconclusive Results, Most Georgians Voted Freely, NDI Delegation Finds

TBILISI – Following a vibrant and competitive campaign, citizens were able to cast their votes freely and, in most places, counting proceeded in a calm and orderly manner, a delegation from the National Democratic Institute (NDI) observing Georgia’s October 8 parliamentary elections said in a statement issued today. In some electoral precincts, however, counting was disrupted or terminated by unruly and, in some cases, violent crowds.

NDI Recognizes Antonio Guterres, The Next UN Secretary General

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) welcomes the news that Antonio Guterres, the former United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Prime Minister of Portugal, was unanimously nominated by the Security Council to become the next UN Secretary General.Last November, Guterres received the Institute’s Democracy Award because of his long-standing commitment to human rights and democratic principles.

IRI and NDI’s International Election Observation of Jordan’s September 20, 2016 Legislative Elections

A joint international election observer delegation of the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) today announced that Jordan’s September 20, 2016 elections took place in a largely peaceful atmosphere and were efficiently organized. Election officials were well trained and professional. Domestic election observers and candidate agents were present in most polling places.

Regional Youth Consultations Focus on the Promotion of Human Rights in Africa

For Immediate Release

Press Statement of the Joint IRI/NDI Pre-Election Assessment Mission to Ghana

Accra, August 12, 2016 - The International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) deployed an international delegation to Ghana from August 8 - 12, 2016. The purpose of the mission was to assess preparations for the 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections and support Ghana’s efforts to conduct peaceful and credible polls.

NDI and IRI Field Joint Delegation to Assess Pre-Election Environment in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the International Republican Institute (IRI) are fielding a joint delegation to assess preparations for Ghana’s December 7, 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections. The delegation includes regional and election experts from North America and Africa: Ambassador (retired) Johnnie Carson, former U.S.

Conditions in Place for Democratic Elections in Jordan; Parliamentary Credibility Depends on Enacting Will of Voters, IRI and NDI Joint Assessment Finds

NDI Poll: Undecided Voters Less Satisfied with Country's Outlook; Support for NATO and EU Stable

TBILISI – Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC Georgia reveal that the majority of Georgians still believes the country is not changing at all (34%) or going in the wrong direction (33%), while a quarter (25%) of Georgians believe the country is going in the right direction. This represents a steady decline over the last few years but a slight improvement since NDI’s March 2016 poll.