GEORGIA ELECTIONS DOMINATED BY NATIONAL-LEVEL RHETORIC, OVERSHADOWING LOCAL CONCERNS
Elections generally well administered but complaints of voter and candidate intimidation remained
Press Releases
Pride, a Litmus Test For Democracy
Around 70 countries in the world still criminalize same-sex relationships. In 11 of these countries, there is evidence of the death penalty occuring or being ‘allowed” for same-sex relationships.
NDI President Derek Mitchell visits North Macedonia to meet Afghanistan staff and families
NDI President Ambassador Derek Mitchell visited North Macedonia on November 4-5, to meet with NDI/Afghanistan staff and dependents temporarily resident in the country, and to express gratitude to the people and government of North Macedonia for their generosity of spirit in welcoming the group.
GEORGIAN PARTIES CAN ENHANCE CONFIDENCE IN ELECTIONS BY FOCUSING ON CITIZEN PRIORITIES AND ADHERING TO DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
GEORGIAN PARTIES CAN ENHANCE CONFIDENCE IN ELECTIONS BY FOCUSING ON CITIZEN PRIORITIES AND ADHERING TO DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
The political rivalries that have consumed Georgian politics threaten to unravel 30 years of democratic progress.
NDI BEGINS INTERNATIONAL ELECTION INTEGRITY PROGRAM AHEAD OF GEORGIA’S 2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
WASHINGTON – The National Democratic Institute (NDI, or the Institute) announced today the start of a series of high-level meetings ahead of the 2021 Georgian municipal elections. The meetings aim to demonstrate support for Georgia’s democratic development and European and Euro-Atlantic integration and reinforce the international community’s expectation for adherence by all to the principles of genuine democratic elections and political processes.
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.
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.
