National Democratic Institute
On May 27, 2026, NDI and the Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka hosted a virtual discussion on "Shifting the Landscape: Increasing Women’s Political Representation and Fostering Male Champions - A Zambia ...
This webinar, co-hosted by NDI and Transparency International, focuses on the global hidden debt crisis and the rising use of confidentiality clauses in sovereign debt instruments. Panelists discus...
Social movements have long been a powerful force for change and today, young people are leading the charge. From protests to digital organizing, Gen Z is reshaping how citizens demand accountabilit...
NDI, IFES and Solidarity Center's CSW70 panel on "Strengthening Women's Access to Justice through Democratic Participation" brought together women leaders from Tanzania, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to d...
Public debt is often discussed in technical terms, yet its consequences shape everyday life, affecting public services, economic opportunity and trust between citizens and government. When debt inf...
A mock parliamentary session where youth aged 14–18 become MPs for a day—debating laws, tackling real issues, and learning how democracy works.
Tune into highlights from a webinar on parliamentary monitoring, co-hosted by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and Directorio Legislativo (DL) in recognition of the International Day of Parl...
Hudson Institute’s China Center, the National Security Institute, and the International Republican Institute will cohost an event with human rights advocates and national security experts to addres...
In recognition of the International Day of People with Disabilities, NDI celebrates the essential work of partners who are at the forefront of fighting for greater levels of equality and organizing...
NDI Mali Senior Resident Director Badié Hima recounts the office's experience in taking the baseline assessment and the urgency of this work under the NDI Environmental Sustainability Initiative Pi...
The NDI Serbia office has taken many steps, big and small, to incorporate sustainability measures into their office operations as part of the Environmental Sustainability Initiative Pilot. April 2024.
NDI’s new President, Tamara Wittes, reflects on her optimism about the state of global democracy in a year where half the world heads to the polls.
Dr. Wittes provided remarks prior to NDI's fireside chat with Former President of Cabo Verde, Jorge Carlos Fonseca, on the sidelines of the International Conference "Freedom, Democracy and Good Gov...
Earlier this year, NDI and Open Government Partnership (OGP) produced a report outlining how kleptocrats and their “enablers” move illicit assets from the country where they were stolen to the loca...
As digital threats intensify around the world, it's increasingly critical for democratic actors to think proactively about their digital security, rather than waiting until after a crisis hits. Tha...
To help political and civic campaigns strengthen their digital resilience, NDI has developed “Alissa for Olania!”, a mobile-friendly, single player "choose your own adventure" game. Set in the fict...
Since opening it's doors in 1983, NDI has supported democratic development in more than 150 countries, working with local citizens to help democracy grow from within. The Institute has pioneered wo...
The Open Internet for Democracy Initiative, a joint initiative from NDI, CIPE, and CIMA gathered the 2022 Open Internet Leaders in São Paulo, Brazil. This group of six activists hail from the Phili...
“VAW-P damages the political profiles of women, ultimately their success - not only those on the ballot and in political office but also voters, electoral officials, civil society activists - funda...
Ahead of the 2023 Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, NDI Board Member Stacey Abrams joined an NDI-Population Council discussion on "Creating Radical Possibilities for Girls’ Education and ...