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NDI Poll: Georgian Dream, Ivanishvili Remain Most Popular; UNM Continues to be Seen as Strongest Opposition Party

TBILISI - Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili remains the most popular political leader in Georgia with a 69 percent approval rating, while 52 percent rate the Georgian Dream Coalition as the “party” closest to them, according to the findings of a public opinion survey released here today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI). Forty-seven percent named the United National Movement (UNM) as the strongest opposition party in the country.

NDI Poll: Georgians Say Government is Making Changes That Matter to Them; Issue Priorities Remain Unchanged

TBILISI – A survey of public opinion in Georgia, released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI), shows that by a 62 to 27 percent margin Georgians see the current government as making changes that matter to them. Jobs continue to be the highest priority issue with 61 percent ranking it as number one, while territorial integrity and affordable healthcare are the second and third priority issues at 34 and 30 percent respectively.

Press Release: Meeting of the West Africa Election Observers Network (WAEON) on the Status of Implementation of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance in West Africa

Statement by NDI on Today's Verdict in Egypt

قراءة البيان باللغة العربية

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June 4, 2013

Contact:
Kathy Gest, [email protected], 202-728-5541

STATEMENT BY NDI ON TODAY'S VERDICT IN EGYPT

NDI Chairman Madeleine Albright Travels to Burma

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June 1, 2013

Contact:
Kathy Gest, 202-728-5535, [email protected]
Ben Chang, 202-638-0067, [email protected]

Media Advisory: Ping Fu, Shelly Esque and Stephanie Cutter Join Panel on Technology, Women and Democracy with Madeleine K. Albright

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The potential for technology to open more opportunities for women in democracies around the world will be discussed here May 29 by a panel of experts including Ping Fu, chief strategy officer for 3D Systems; Shelly Esque, vice president at Intel Corporation; and Stephanie Cutter, former deputy campaign manager for the 2012 Obama campaign and partner at Precision Strategies.

Media Advisory: Mexican Women's Political Support Network to Receive Madeleine K. Albright Grant at May 29 Awards Luncheon

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mexico’s Network of Support for Women Municipal Leaders (REAMM) will receive the 2013 Madeleine K. Albright Grant from the National Democratic Institute (NDI) here on May 29 in recognition of its efforts to further the political participation of women.

Media Advisory: Tina Brown and Abigail Disney to Speak at NDI's Madeleine K. Albright Awards Luncheon and Panel

May 16, 2013

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Contact: Kathy Gest, 202-728-5535, [email protected]

MEDIA ADVISORY TINA BROWN AND ABIGAIL DISNEY TO SPEAK AT NDI’S MADELEINE K. ALBRIGHT AWARDS LUNCHEON AND PANEL

Pakistani Elections Are Victory for Democracy As Millions Cast Ballots Despite Threats of Violence

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May 13, 2013

For more information, contact:
Kathy Gest, [email protected], +92 (0) 307 555 2171

PAKISTANI ELECTIONS ARE VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACYAS MILLIONS CAST BALLOTS DESPITE THREATS OF VIOLENCE

Georgian Dream and Ivanishvili Most Popular Political Force While UNM Seen as Strongest Opposition Party

Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili continues to be the most popular political leader in Georgia, and 60 percent rate the Georgian Dream Coalition as the “party” closest to them, according to the findings of a public opinion survey released here today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI). Fifty-six percent named the United National Movement (UNM) as the strongest opposition party in the country.