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TOMORROW: Tune in for the second webinar in a four-part webinar series, hosted by Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) & African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and supported by National Democratic Institute (NDI) & others, focused on Debt Accountability to Parliament. The webinar will feature Hon. Gladys Ganda, Chair of the Budget Committee, Parliament of Malawi; Mr. ibrahim Jimissa, Director of the Parliamentary Budget Office Sierra Leone; Mr. Jason Rosario Braganza, Executive Director, AFRODAD; & (Moderator) Ms. Milica Delevic, Director, Competitiveness, Governance and Political Affairs at (EBRD). Learn more & register here: https://lnkd.in/eexv-2Dd

#CivicEducation is the bedrock of a thriving democracy–it empowers citizens to engage, participate, and hold institutions accountable. In an era of rapid change and growing challenges to democratic governance, it is more critical than ever that civic education programs are designed using evidence-based methodologies and best practices to maximize impact and inclusivity, and address evolving challenges and opportunities in democratic governance. National Democratic Institute (NDI)'s?Civic Education Program Guidance?is designed to help democracy and governance practitioners design and deliver more effective, responsive, and inclusive civic education programs and interventions. The guidance draws on research on adult learning principles and civic educational professional evidence-based practices, lessons learned and recommendations from NDI programs, and the work of other democracy and governance assistance organizations. The main features of the guide include:? ??An overview of the fundamentals of civic education and NDI’s approach;? ??Considerations for innovation and adaptation of civic education content and methodologies to respond to emerging democratic governance challenges and opportunities;? ??Evidence-based practices and recommendations for designing high-quality civic education programs;? ??A template to guide practitioners through the key principles and steps for designing evidence-based programs; and?? ??Additional resources and examples of evidence-based strategies and practices. The guidance is available in English, French, and Spanish.? Explore the guidance here: https://bit.ly/4eFmHDp

Thanks to National Democratic Institute (NDI) and European Liberal Forum for the invitation to discuss movement-based politics at this year’s ALDE Party Congress in Estoril, Portugal. Always interesting to exchange views and compare notes with colleagues from the region, like Anna Stürghk (NEOS, Austria), Ivan Stefunko (Progressive Slovakia), and Silvia Dinic? (USR, Romania)!

#WorkatNDI NEW OPPORTUNITY: Senior Global Operations Manager The Global Security and Operations Team is looking for a Global Operations Manager. This position is responsible for developing, managing, and socializing institutional operations policies and procedures which includes, but is not limited to: institutional business travel, leases, relocation allowances and logistics, institutional property and casualty policy reporting and renewals, and medical/security evacuations (in coordination with the global security team). This position is responsible for supporting compliance with all donor and organizational policies and procedures previously mentioned. Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/47Tb5un

In collaboration with Open Ownership, National Democratic Institute (NDI) developed new guidance for parliamentarians on Beneficial Ownership Transparency (BOT). The guide includes: ??An overview of what BOT is; ??BOT’s contribution to fighting crime and corruption, ensuring fair markets and economic stability, and promoting governance, democracy, and accountability; ??The role of parliaments in implementing BOT; ??Guidance on legislating for BOT; ??Guidance for conducting oversight on BOT implementation; and ??References to resources that can aid legislators and parliamentary staff in building their expertise on beneficial ownership. Explore the guide here: https://bit.ly/3BAtXC7

Last week at the United Nations General Assembly and at the #FIFA24/Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa, National Democratic Institute (NDI) leaders kicked off the development of the Rapid Online Support and Assistance Mechanism (ROSA), a first-of-its-kind rapid response tool. In early 2025, in coordination with?pirth.org?and?Freedom House, ROSA will be available to support women in politics and public life who experience technology-facilitated gender-based violence (#TFGBV). ?? U.S.?Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Geeta Rao Gupta?kicked off the announcement of ROSA on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. At the event, Susan Markham, NDI’s acting director of Gender, Women and Democracy, participated on a panel with Alex Robinson, Gender-based violence Technical Advisor at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Fund, Alicia Herbert (OBE), Special Envoy for Gender Equality for the UK Government, Barbara Curran, Director General for Social and Economic Development for the Government of Canada, and Nina Santos, Lead Expert on Information Integrity and Inequalities at?Fundación Multitudes. In Dakar, Senegal, NDI’s implementation of ROSA began immediately with a conversation led by Moira Whelan, NDI’s director of Democracy and Technology, alongside representatives of Freedom House, pirth.org and?Pollicy, an Africa-based feminist data collective, as well as political women themselves at the foremost convening of digital rights activists hosted by?Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA). Read more about the new tool: https://bit.ly/3XX7FU6

#NewBlog: National Democratic Institute (NDI) Corina Rebegea and Open Government Partnership's Joseph Foti discuss how local governments can fight #kleptocracy in this new blog post: https://lnkd.in/gHqqXhSg

Thrilled to mark 25 years of #NDIKosovo with so many friends and partners in in Pristina. It was a special honor to have heartfelt messages from President Clinton, Katie Albright, Samantha Power and other special friends of NDI and Kosovo. Strengthening and preserving democracy is never an easy journey. It is a lasting testament to NDI/Kosovo's success that so many partners from the last quarter century have become Kosovo’s leaders, shaping Kosovo's inclusive, transparent and accountable democracy. Congrats to the incredible NDI/Kosovo team for their impaactful work throughout the years, all of the former country directors, and everyone else in these last 25 years of making Kosovo a more inclusive society. Especially grateful to #USAIDKosovo and all our supporters. #NDIKosovo25 National Democratic Institute (NDI) #USAIDKosovo

As part of American Evaluation Association's Democracy, Human Rights and Governance week, National Democratic Institute (NDI) Global Director for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Linda Stern shares lessons learned from tracking global democratic trends: https://lnkd.in/ecSAgFPP

?? Join us in celebrating 25 years of NDI in ????#Kosovo! One of the world’s newest democracies, Kosovo’s citizens have built a vibrant independent democracy that is increasingly accountable to its citizens and promotes transparency and gender equality. Over the last quarter century, National Democratic Institute (NDI) has been Kosovo’s partner every step of the way, dedicated to fostering democratic values, observing elections, enhancing parliamentary affairs, and supporting political party work, with a special focus on women and youth.? In reflecting on the past 25 years, NDI extends heartfelt thanks to our partners, including political parties, members of parliament, and civil society leaders, for their collaboration and support. NDI expresses gratitude to its donors, particularly USAID, the National Endowment for Democracy, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the staff in Pristina and Washington, D.C., for their invaluable contributions to Kosovo’s democratic transition. Let us rededicate our work in memory of the words of Madeleine Albright in 2005 to Kosovo’s Assembly:?“I am proud that the National Democratic Institute has been able to work with many of you in helping to strengthen political parties, to support this…Assembly and build civil society. And I can assure you that we will continue to assist you in every way we can.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AY1fuI Explore the Visual History of NDI Kosovo: https://bit.ly/4e6iPvo Read remarks from the U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo Jeff Hovenier in honor of #NDIKosovo25: xk.usembassy.gov/ndi_25/