🆕 #NDI deploys pre-election assessment mission (PEAM) to Bosnia & Herzegovina from June 14–19 in the lead-up to the October 2026 general #elections 🗳️ #NDImpact Read the full statement ⬇️ bit.ly/4eaq342

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 ⬇️ bit.ly/4o9Q86k

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. 🎥 ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=9wjAE62Z…

🌍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 ⬇️ bit.ly/3NH4Fch

👀 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. 🎥➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=gTHBihfY…

🇧🇯 #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 ⬇️ bit.ly/49pA9et

📅 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: bit.ly/3PHiEQ7

⛏️ 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 ➡️ bit.ly/4wTDw7E

#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. 📰bit.ly/4nGkPA0

📢 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: bit.ly/3PHiEQ7

📢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: ➡️bit.ly/4wFC7Bw

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

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: bit.ly/4wFC7Bw

👀 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. 🎥➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=gTHBihfY…

🆕 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 ⬇️ bit.ly/42Ce5JF

“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. 🗳️