Election Statement
Resources
Joint IRI/NDI Statement on Post-Election Observations in Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe—The joint International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI) Zimbabwe International Election Observation Mission (ZIEOM) hosted a six-person post-election delegation to Harare on September 4-8, 2018. As part of its comprehensive effort to observe the July 30, 2018, harmonized elections, the ZIEOM’s post-election delegation was co-led by Ambassador Johnnie Carson and Constance Newman both former U.S.
The National Democratic Institute Welcomes Ambassador Derek Mitchell as its New President
Washington, DC, - Today, September 4th, former Ambassador Derek Mitchell takes the helm as the National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) new president. Now in its 35th year, the change in leadership comes at an important moment in NDI’s history.
NDI CHAIRMAN MADELEINE ALBRIGHT REMEMBERS SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN
Washington, DC - John McCain was a patriot, war hero, and giant of the United States Senate. He was also one of the world’s most vocal and effective champions of human rights and democracy. As Chairman of the National Democratic Institute, it was my privilege to work closely with him in his capacity as Chairman of the International Republican Institute to support democratic movements in every region of the world.
Joint IRI/NDI Zimbabwe Election Observation Mission Statement on the Constitutional Court Decision
Harare, Zimbabwe—The joint International Republican Institute and National Democratic Institute Zimbabwe International Election Observation Mission (ZIEOM) acknowledges that the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has issued its decision on the petition of Nelson Chamisa challenging the announced presidential election of incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa.
NDI Mourns the Passing of Kofi Annan and Honors His Legacy
Kofi Annan made a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world through a lifetime dedicated to advancing peacekeeping efforts, promoting health and development, and defending democracy and human rights. NDI, which gave Annan its Democracy Award in 2001, was proud to have worked with him and the Kofi Annan Foundation to safeguard electoral integrity around the world.
