Democracy is taking center stage in 2024 as over 60 nations gear up for significant electoral events. The world is watching as millions of citizens participate in shaping the political landscape of their countries through major elections, including in the United States. Every four years, NDI’s International Leaders Forum (ILF) brings together political leaders from around the globe and across the ideological spectrum, as well as members of the diplomatic corps, to gain insights into the U.S. election campaign and to observe a key component of America’s democratic system: a political party convention. Building on four decades of innovative global engagement, this year’s #ILF2024 will once again take place on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention, and this time in Chicago from August 19 - 22. The ILF2024 program will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, and offer perspectives that reflect both major political parties in the U.S. election campaign. Panelists will include current and former officials from all levels of government, policymakers, business leaders, academics, foreign policy leaders, journalists and political experts. The party convention component of the U.S. democratic process is uniquely American. It is not mentioned in the Constitution and has never been the subject of congressional legislation. Before the 1860s, the convention was a modest affair attended by a few hundred delegates and a lesser number of dedicated spectators. Now both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions are high-profile, multi-day programs where candidates and platforms are deliberated on by delegates, witnessed by millions across the country and closely watched around the world. NDI is firmly committed to the exchange of ideas that can promote learning and better inform democratic action. ILF2024 is an opportunity for our global partners to come together and observe American democracy – using the energy and excitement of the Convention as a backdrop to the critical reflection and dialogue on our shared democratic values. ILF2024 is a non-partisan program taking place alongside the Democratic National Convention that reflects NDI’s global work to support democracy, promote citizen participation and advance open and accountable governance. NDI organizes the ILF to give our global partners a direct experience with an essential aspect of American democracy. ILF2024 participants will explore the role of political parties, the media, voter mobilization, and other dynamics shaping the U.S. campaigns this year as part of the global year of elections. Similarly, the International Republican Institute, NDI’s sister organization, hosted international visitors at the Republican Convention in July. https://bit.ly/3WAc4vf
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The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. Since its founding in 1983, NDI has worked with local partners in 130 countries and territories, bringing together individuals and groups to share ideas, knowledge, experiences and expertise. Partners receive broad exposure to best practices in international democratic development that can be adapted to the needs of their own countries. NDI’s multinational approach reinforces the message that while there is no single democratic model, certain core principles are shared by all democracies. The Institute’s work upholds the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It also promotes the development of institutionalized channels of communications among citizens, political institutions and elected officials, and strengthens their ability to improve the quality of life for all citizens.
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#WorkatNDI NEW OPPORTUNITY: Regional Director, Southern and East Africa National Democratic Institute (NDI) is hiring a Regional Director to oversee the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of its democracy-strengthening programs in the Southern & East Africa region. The Regional Director will lead the Institute’s efforts in addressing key challenges to democratic development in the region, including malign external authoritarian influence; domestic corruption and illiberalism; the exclusion and marginalization of women, youth, and other communities; the growing role of digital technology in political, economic and social affairs; and global shocks, such as pandemics, climate change and food insecurity. The Regional Director will be part of a team of senior leaders at the Institute who work closely with the Executive Office and others in providing guidance on the Institute’s global policies and operations, including supporting and promoting a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects NDI’s values. The position reports to the Chief Programs Officer and is based in the Institute’s headquarters in Washington, DC. Regular travel throughout the Southern & East Africa region is required. https://bit.ly/3yapzZu
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Yesterday, National Democratic Institute (NDI) President Tamara Cofman Wittes participated in The Wilson Center & USAID's Democracy, Human Rights & Governance (DRG) policy launch event. The discussion focused on USAID's ongoing commitment to global democracy across the bureau and how the Agency will approach new and emerging threats. USAID's new DRG policy recognizes & mainstreams "the need to incorporate the goals, frames & strategies of democracy support into every aspect of how USAID works," President Wittes said at the event. Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/etcuz2Er Samantha Power Cheri-Leigh Erasmus Mounir Ibrahim Shannon Green
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#WorkatNDI NEW OPPORTUNITY: Senior Agreement Administrator: Non-USG The National Democratic Institute (NDI) seeks a Senior Agreement Administrator to join the Program Coordination (PC) team. As an institutional support team, PC serves as the primary point of contact with donors on compliance and award management issues; negotiates award terms and conditions with NDI's donors; manages the administration and coordination of the Institute's global funding mechanisms; reviews and edits proposals, reports and deliverables; develops and provides training, tools and resources to staff on award management, donor compliance and NDI policies and procedures; and supports knowledge management by maintaining agreement documents and donor information accessible to staff in central files. Institutionally, PC works to support a common understanding of donor strategies, policies and compliance areas to ensure efficient, responsive and adaptive program design and award management, and institutional efficiencies, as well as a system for continual learning, adapting and communicating internally and externally. Additionally, PC ensures consultations are taking place between/among appropriate regional, functional and institutional support teams on donor issues and programmatic developments, and that NDI is meeting donor requirements and expectations. Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/3y4xFTe
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HAPPENING TODAY: Don't miss National Democratic Institute (NDI) President Tamara Cofman Wittes at The Wilson Center/USAID's virtual launch event for USAID’s new Democracy, Human Rights, & Governance Policy (DRG)w/ Samantha Power, Shannon Green, Amb. Mark Green, Cheri-Leigh Erasmus & Mounir Ibrahim. Tune in at 1pm ET: https://lnkd.in/eVW_UG3x
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Last week, 🆕 National Democratic Institute (NDI)'s Sandra Pepera spoke to N1 News in 🇧🇦 #BiH about fostering greater opportunities for women's political leadership ⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eb79G_Bs
NDI's Sandra Pepera: Way to encourage women's leadership is through raising awareness among male political elites
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#WorkatNDI NEW OPPORTUNITY: Executive Assistant to the President The Executive Assistant provides administrative, logistical and communication support to the president including scheduling, travel and expenses, correspondence, briefings, guest management, coordination of the president’s internal and external engagements, and other tasks for the president and the Front Office, as requested. This role will be primarily in-office, with some flexibility for telework, that will not exceed one day per week on average. Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/3WnCFfc
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JUST ANNOUNCED: National Democratic Institute (NDI) President Tamara Cofman Wittes will join The Wilson Center/USAID's virtual launch event for USAID’s new Democracy, Human Rights, & Governance Policy (DRG) next Thursday, July 18, at 1pm EDT alongside Samantha Power, Shannon Green, Amb. Mark Green, Cheri-Leigh Erasmus & Mounir Ibrahim. Details: https://lnkd.in/eVW_UG3x
Launch of USAID’s Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Policy
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Today, National Democratic Institute (NDI) was pleased to host His Excellency Dr. Hristijan Mickoski, Prime Minister of the Republic of 🇲🇰#NorthMacedonia, & his delegation for a briefing on 🇲🇰's anti-corruption and economic growth agendas, EU integration, & transatlantic security.
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🔴 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace & National Democratic Institute (NDI)'s event marking the launch of Women Leading Effective and Accountable Democracy in the Digital Age (Women LEAD) on the margins of the #NATOSummit is LIVE NOW ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eJ6miC3z
Launch of Women LEAD: Women Leading Effective and Accountable Democracy in the Digital Age
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