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Global State of Citizen Observer Rights Report 2024
This report highlights various legal, operational, and security challenges faced by citizen observers worldwide as of 2024. The Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (
Ukraine Demonstrates Adaptive Resilience as the Nation Nears its Fourth Year of Full-Scale War
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) recently held meetings with political, civic and other partners to share the results of its August 2025 Challenges and Opportunities for Ukrainian Democracy public opinion poll. Since 2015, NDI has conducted nationwide polling to better understand Ukrainian’s views on their democratic trajectory, the geopolitical climate, and their hopes for the future.
Testimony of NDI Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Deborah Ullmer, before the HFAC Western Hemisphere Subcommittee regarding the State of Honduran Elections.
Chairwoman Salazar, Ranking Member Castro, and members of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to address this hearing on “Democracy in Peril: The Fight for Free Election in Honduras.” I have worked for more than 25 years implementing programs t
NDI to Honor Citizen Election Observers from Georgia and Malawi with 2025 Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award
WASHINGTON.- The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is proud to announce that the 2025 Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award will be presented to Ms. Nino Dolidze and Chisankho Watch for their exceptional leadership and commitment to protecting the integrity of elections and strengthening democratic participation in Georgia and Malawi, respectively.
Balancing Enforcement and Anticorruption Messaging: Lessons from an Anti-Vote Buying Project in Moldova
By Corina Rebegea, Non-Resident Fellow at the Accountability Lab, and Katie Fox, Eurasia Deputy Regional Director at the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
A common concern in combating vote buying is the ineffectiveness of typica
