Resources
Democracy and the Challenge of Change: A Guide to Increasing Women’s Political Participation
Drawing on its 25 years of experience in the women’s political participation field, NDI has released a new guide for democracy practitioners to help them develop and carry out effective programs to bring more women into government and politics.
Preliminary Statement on Voter Registration in the Central African Republic
NDI's election monitoring partner in the Central African Republic (CAR), the National Elections Observatory (ONE) issued its preliminary statement on Nov. 2 after observing the country's voter registration process. The CAR is scheduled to hold overdue presidential and legislative elections on Jan. 23. This was the country's second effort this year to register voters in preparation for the elections.
The full statement is available in French. An English summary follows.
Confidence, Capacity, Connections: A Young Woman's Guide to Leadership
This guidebook aims to help young women with all aspects of leadership, from balancing personal and professional responsibilities to planning and implementing advocacy projects. The guidebook is designed as a workbook rather than a textbook, with charts and exercises for readers to chart their progress. It also includes a section on how to use new media tools and social networking sites effectively.