Press Releases

NDI POLL: ECONOMY AND PUBLIC HEALTH REMAIN TOP PRIORITIES; DECLINING TRUST IN COUNTRY’S GOVERNANCE

TBILISI – Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI or the Institute) and CRRC Georgia find that Georgians remain concerned about the state of the economy and healthcare. Following months of political crisis and the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the public is pessimistic about the direction of their country and the performance of institutions.

Joint NDI/IRI Limited Election Observation Mission for Ethiopia Report on the June 21, 2021 National Elections

Washington, D.C. – As part of a Limited Election Observation Mission for Ethiopia (LEOME), the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) announce the release of their joint report on Ethiopia’s June 21, 2021 national elections.

NDI Announces New Collective Bargaining Agreement

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), Local 2, signed an inaugural collective bargaining agreement on July 16.

In a signing ceremony at NDI’s Washington headquarters, NDI President Derek Mitchell heralded the agreement, and thanked those whose hard work led to its completion.

European Democracy Youth Network Opens Headquarters; Seeks Partners Committed to Supporting Young People Who Are Committed to Safeguarding Democracy

Two and half years after the European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN) was launched with support from the U.S. Agency of International Development, the network is opening its office headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia.

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NDI Mourns the Passing of Founding Board Member Marvin Weissberg

On May 18, founding NDI board of directors member and long-time board secretary Marvin Weissberg passed away at age 94, surrounded by his family. Marvin had served on NDI's board for many years, and was an outspoken advocate for human rights, human dignity and progress.

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Voice of America - Interview with Robert Benjamin on the 2021 Albanian Parliamentary Election

In an interview with VOA, Robert Benjamin, Director for Central and Eastern Europe at the National Democratic Institute in the United States, said the allegations and disputes need to be thoroughly analyzed so that voters can be sure that their voices have been heard. In a conversation with his colleague Keida Kostreci, Mr.

National Democratic Institute Celebration for Risk-Takers for Women’s Empowerment: Madeleine Albright to Present Award to Stacey Abrams

On Tuesday, May 4th at 2:00 pm (ET), National Democratic Institute (NDI) Chairman Madeleine Albright will host a virtual celebration of the new voices of young women who are driving political change around the world.

Statement by NDI Chairman Madeleine K. Albright and President Derek Mitchell, on the Passing of Former NDI Chairman Walter Mondale

NDI’s Board of Directors and global team are deeply saddened by the loss of Former Vice President Walter Mondale, an incomparable public servant and champion of democracy. Along with millions of grateful Americans and countless others around the world, we remember his leadership on civil rights in the U.S.
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President Muhammadu Buhari welcomes the SAGE National and International Working Groups, and commits to do more for Nigerian Women in Politics

On Friday, March 19, 2021, His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari received the National Working Group of the Supporting the Advance of Gender Equality (SAGE) initiative in Nigeria to celebrate International Women’s Day and discuss women’s political representation in Nigeria.

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