The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and
strengthen democratic institutions worldwide. Since its founding in 1983, NDI and its local partners
have worked to establish and advance democratic institutions and practices by building political
and civic organizations, safeguarding elections, and promoting citizen participation, openness and
accountability in government.
With staff members and volunteer political practitioners from more than 100 nations, NDI brings
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. Deepening democracy so it can deliver tangible improvements to people’s lives is an
overarching NDI objective.