Reversing West Africa’s authoritarian turn
This article argues that West Africa’s slide toward authoritarianism can be stopped.
Theme: Democracy
2018 Annual Report
This report highlights how in recent years, the NED and other organizations working to advance democracy have been challenged by…
2019 Annual Report
This report is the summary of activities and achievements of NED. The report highlights that the past year, like the…
Namibian President Hage Geingob Remarks on the Importance of Presidential Term Limits in Africa
President Geingob (Namibia) speaks about the importance of democratic term limits and respecting constitutionalism at the International Summit on Constitutionalism…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Accepts NDI’s Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award
On December 6, 2022, The National Democratic Institute (NDI) bestowed the inaugural Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award to Ukrainian President…
NDI President Derek Mitchell Closes the 2022 Democracy Gala
On December 6, 2022, NDI President Derek Mitchell spoke at the National Democratic Institute’s 2022 Democracy Gala. NDI’s 2022 Democracy…
National Democratic Institute 2022
NDI’s 2022 Democracy Gala is a special tribute to the life and legacy of our late Chair, Madeleine Albright. We…
NDI’s 2019 Democracy Gala celebrates humor
Matt Wuerker (POLITICO) is joined by Kevin Kallaugher (The Economist), Rebel Pepper (China) and Rayma Suprani (Venezuela) to discuss their…
Wise words from the Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award recipients at the #DemocracyGala2022
Wise words from the Madeleine K. Albright Democracy Award recipients at the #DemocracyGala2022
Every day, #NDI witnesses the irrepressible energy and spirit of countless individuals who demand liberty and a say in their own affairs. Young and old, from every culture and diverse identity, they struggle, often against the odds, to construct a system that respects, listens, and represents them.”
Read NDI President Derek Mitchell’s reflections on democracy’s perseverance in 2022