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NDI and the Georgetown University Center for Asian Law Release “The Promise of Democratization in Hong Kong”

WASHINGTON - Today, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Georgetown University Center for Asian Law (GCAL) released a report on the “

NDI Names Birgitta Ohlsson New Director For Political Parties

Today, the National Democratic Institute announced former Swedish MP and Minister of European Affairs, Democracy, and Consumer Rights Birgitta Ohlsson as the new director for the Institute’s Political Parties program. “We are thrilled to welcome Birgitta to the NDI team,” said NDI President Derek Mitchell. “She brings a broad range of experience and a unique perspective to our work.

NDI Stresses Good Governance as Antidote to Pandemic

Dear Friends and Partners,

As the world races to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, governments, health workers, business and civil society are working together to safeguard the health and welfare of people everywhere. Our thoughts are with all these brave citizens, and with everyone doing their part individually to address this global challenge.

Women and Youth Will Be Key to Armenia’s Democratic Success

“As a new democracy, Armenia faces a long road ahead,” said Ambassador Derek Mitchell, President of the National Democratic Institute, at the conclusion of a visit to the country. “But it’s clear the country already has at its disposal an abundance of ingredients for success. Chief among these are fresh democratic energy from a new generation of leaders, an increasing number of politically-active women and youth, and the support of the international community of democracies.”

NDI Names New Director for Democratic Governance

WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Democratic Institute is pleased to announce that Kristen Sample has joined the organization as Director for Democratic Governance. Sample brings to the role more than 20 years of international governance experience, in more than 30 countries, with particular focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.