NDI Survey Work in Georgia:Georgian Dream and Ivanishvili Most Popular...
NDI’s survey work is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and carried out by the Caucasus Research Resource Center (CRRC).
View ArticlePakistani Elections Are A Victory for Democracy
Showing courage and resolve in the face of deadly challenges, Pakistanis went to the polls May 11 to elect a new government that will be a critical step in the country’s return to democracy, the...
View ArticleMoldovan Civic Organizations Voice Concern Over Recent Parliamentary Actions
Members of Moldovan civil society have joined together to condemn a series of parliamentary actions that would allow parliament to remove constitutional court judges and that raise the threshold for...
View ArticleIRI Georgian Poll Finds Increased Confidence in Parliament and Media
IRI today released its latest poll of Georgian public opinion; a comprehensive analysis of attitudes regarding the current Georgian economic, social and political landscape.
View ArticleLeaders Across Mali Commit to Peaceful, Credible Elections
Presidential elections are scheduled for July in Mali, and are viewed by Malians as a major step in the country’s recovery from a coup
View ArticleCaucus Advocates for Greater Role for Women in South Sudan
Women legislators formed the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus in 2007 to enhance women’s impact on political decision-making within the national assembly.
View ArticleIRI Statement on Ruling of Egyptian Court in Case Against Democracy Workers
"Today’s ruling will have a chilling effect on Egyptian civil society and, taken with other recent developments, raises serious questions about Egypt’s commitment to the democratic transition that so...
View ArticleStatement by NDI on Verdict in Egypt
"The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is shocked and deeply distressed by the unjust conviction June 4 of its employees on trial in Egypt..."
View ArticleMalaysia Post-Election Watch: May 5, 2013 Parliamentary Elections
Malaysia held its 13th general elections on May 5, 2013 [and].... were indicative of progress by opposition parties to capitalize on the loss of popularity of the ruling coalition.
View ArticleIRI Delegation Travels to Burma, Launches Program, Meets with Burmese Leaders...
“While international focus is rightly encouraging the reform process in Burma, it will be Burmese citizens who will help shape the rate of change and the types of change they wish to see."
View ArticleTunisians Seek Real Dialogue, Greater Involvement in Final Stages of...
As Tunisia prepares for the final stages of drafting a constitution and national elections, citizens are concerned about the direction of the country...
View ArticleAlbanians Vote Resoundingly for Change in June Elections
After eight years with a government led by the Democratic Party (DP), Albanians voted resoundingly for change in elections on June 23.
View ArticleNDI's Patrick Merloe: Statement before US House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Patrick Merloe, NDI director of electoral programs, testified July 9 before the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
View ArticleWomen Push for Greater Role in Development of Mekong Region
“I have never been around so many strong women from the Mekong region. It’s really inspiring,” [said one] women leader gathered in Bangkok, Thailand for IRI's Mekong Women’s Policy Dialogue.
View ArticleMyanmar’s Union Election Commission Begins Five-Year Strategic Plan
To assist Myanmar’s recently-formed Union Election Commission of Myanmar (UEC), IFES Chief of Party in Myanmar Paul Guerin and IFES Operations Officer Meredith Applegate facilitated a strategic...
View ArticleElection Watch: Mongolia
On June 26, 2013, Mongolians went to the polls and voted to re-elect President Tsakhia Elbegdorj to a second term, with 50.2 percent of the popular vote.
View Article“Winning With Women 2014” Campaign Launched in Indonesia
In the world’s largest Muslim country IRI is working with Indonesian women to ensure the country is known for a new statistic: the number of women elected to public office.
View ArticleIRI Poll: Majority of South Sudanese Believe Independence has Made Their...
For the first time, the majority of South Sudanese (52 percent) feel that the country is heading in the wrong direction.
View ArticleCambodia Pre-Election Watch: July 28, 2013 General Elections
On July 28, 2013, Cambodia will hold general elections to elect members to its 123-seat National Assembly.
View ArticleMali Pre-Election Watch: July 2013 Presidential Election
On July 28, Malians will head to the polls for the first time since a military coup in March 2012 ended the presidency of Amadou Toumani Touré.
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