National Democratic Institute

The National Democratic Institute (@NDI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working for democracy and making democracy work worldwide.

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The future of #WestAfrica’s democracy is in the hands of its #youth.✊
At the Youth Regional Symposium in #Abuja 🇳🇬, organized by #NDI & @WADEMOSnetwork, young leaders from 13 countries united to advance democratic reform, civic participation & regional cooperation. #NDImpact
Read more via @thetimesnig ⬇️
https://t.co/JZUATKnALK

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How can we create more pathways for women to run for office❓
Watch #NDI & @SwedeninZM explore innovative approaches to advancing women’s political participation, including the critical role male champions can play in supporting women’s leadership ahead of #Zambia’s ��🇲 upcoming elections. 🎥 ⬇️
https://t.co/W8bxTd1Kgo

[National Democratic Institute @NDI]

🌍Critical minerals are shaping our future—from supply chains to citizen oversight—& the stakes couldn’t be higher.
#NDI’s guide outlines 5⃣key facts & shows why #democracy is essential for #transparency, #accountability & fair benefits.
Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/5QZlHEr8Mr

[National Democratic Institute @NDI]

👀 Hidden #debt is a global threat—driven by secrecy & weak oversight.
Watch #NDI & @anticorruption discussion on how confidentiality clauses fuel the debt crisis & ways to boost #transparency & #accountability.
🎥➡️ https://t.co/S9aHekUQ1o

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🇧🇯 #Benin stands at a democratic crossroads as newly elected President Romuald Wadagni takes office amid strong economic growth & growing concerns over shrinking civic & political space.
Read #NDI’s latest analysis on what this moment could mean for the country’s democratic future ⬇️
https://t.co/X5gwVtq1S0

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📅 May 27 | 🕒 9:00 EST / 15:00 CAT

Don't miss #NDI & @SwedeninZM virtual discussion on increasing #women’s political representation & the role male champions can play in advancing women’s leadership ahead of #Zambia's 🇿🇲 upcoming elections.
Register: https://t.co/oIQnLuZaMV

[Forum @ NED @ThinkDemocracy]

⛏️ Demand for nickel, lithium, and other critical minerals is expected to quadruple by 2040. But authoritarians are exploiting vulnerabilities in many mineral-rich countries, pushing through corrupt deals benefiting elites at the expense of everyday workers and host communities.

🗒️ In our latest #DemocracyHorizons, Sef Ashiagbor of @NDI underscores how democratic guardrails ensuring transparency and accountability stand as the difference makers between entrenched corruption and widespread prosperity.

Full piece here ➡️ https://t.co/WQ2YQQMtaA

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#NDI mourns the passing of former Botswana President Festus Mogae, a principled statesman whose leadership strengthened democracy & the rule of law in Botswana & across #Africa.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family & the people of #Botswana.
📰https://t.co/0XMsSRfpcU

[National Democratic Institute @NDI]

📢 Join #NDI & @SwedeninZM for a virtual discussion on increasing #women’s political representation & the role male champions can play in advancing women’s leadership ahead of #Zambia's 🇿🇲 upcoming elections. 📅 May 27 | 🕒 9:00 EST / 15:00 CAT
Register: https://t.co/oIQnLuZaMV

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📢Happening tomorrow! Join #NDI/@opengovpart webinar during #OpenGovWeek to explore practical ethics training, lessons from @ICMA research & innovative approaches to #AntiCorruption.
📅 20 May
🕒 9:00 A.M. ET
Register: ➡️https://t.co/rHVOqe2VO2

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Exciting week in #Nairobi! 🇰🇪 #NDI co-hosted a joint dialogue with @AAEA_Africa & @AfEONet on citizen #election observer accreditation in #Africa.
Experts from 9⃣ countries came together to drive real improvements in election #transparency across the continent. #NDImpact

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How can local governments prevent corruption from within? Join #NDI/ @opengovpart webinar during #OpenGovWeek to explore practical ethics training, lessons from @OECD research & innovative approaches to #AntiCorruption.
📅 20 May | 🕒 9:00 EST
Register: https://t.co/rHVOqe2VO2

[National Democratic Institute @NDI]

👀 Hidden #debt is a global threat—driven by secrecy & weak oversight.
Watch #NDI & @anticorruption discuss how confidentiality clauses fuel the debt crisis and ways to boost #transparency & #accountability.
🎥➡️ https://t.co/S9aHekUQ1o

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🆕 With just over 100 days until #Zambia’s🇿🇲elections , #NDI’s pre-election assessment mission has released key findings & recommendations to support participatory, #transparent & #accountable polls on August 13. 🗳️ #NDImpact
Read the full statement ⬇️
https://t.co/3Zd7RK06b0

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“Zambians 🇿🇲 have consistently seized elections as an opportunity to express their democratic will.”
#NDI’s delegation, led by H.E. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, looks forward to engaging stakeholders on the steps needed to deliver inclusive, #peaceful & #credible #elections. 🗳️

[National Democratic Institute @NDI]

🆕 #NDI will deploy a pre-election assessment mission to #Zambia🇿🇲 from April 25-30 in the lead-up to the August 2026 general #elections🗳️
#NDImpact
Read the full statement ⬇️
https://t.co/Dvxf3fLPe3

[Tamara Wittes @WittesNDI]

Grateful to speak with @RepDonDavis about the imperative of supporting people around the world who share our democratic values. As co-chair of @BipartisanVets, Rep. Davis knows that a world rooted in #freedom fosters more stability, security & prosperity for everyone.

[National Democratic Institute @NDI]

🗳️ #NDI’s pre-election assessment mission has arrived in #Zambia 🇿🇲 ahead of the August #elections.
Led by H.E. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the delegation is meeting with Zambians to inform recommendations to support a #transparent, credible & #peaceful process. #NDImpact

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📢 Happening tomorrow! Join #NDI & @anticorruption webinar on how confidentiality clauses fuel the debt crisis & what can be done to strengthen #transparency & #accountability.
🗓️ April 28
⏰ 9 AM ET
Register https://t.co/hRhnEqqim1

[National Democratic Institute @NDI]

Hidden #debt is a growing 🌐threat fueled by secrecy & weak oversight.
Join #NDI & @anticorruption webinar on how confidentiality clauses fuel the debt crisis & what can be done to strengthen #transparency & #accountability.
🗓️ April 28
⏰ 9 AM ET
Register https://t.co/hRhnEqqim1