democracy starts with dialogue
The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) works to promote peaceful, just and inclusive democracies worldwide.
News
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Aan wadahadalno waa aan heshiino – Let’s talk
05-02-2025
3 mins
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Event Invitation: Evolving Relationships between Latin America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands
18-12-2024
1 mins
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From multiparty dialogue to youth engagement: Our evolving strategy in Uganda
17-12-2024
3 mins
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Breaking New Ground: Colombia’s Inclusive Journey to a National Action Plan
10-12-2024
4 mins
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Peace Rooms: Ensuring Stability and Transparency in Mozambique’s Electoral Process
05-12-2024
5 mins
why our work matters
At NIMD, we believe in a better future; a peaceful and prosperous future, where people can thrive. And we believe this future relies on responsive and inclusive democracy.
Today less than 8%
of the world’s population lives in a full democracy. 14 countries are democratizing, while 42 are autocratizing – 35% of the world’s population.
A person living in a democracy is likely 93%
have a higher life expectancy, greater happiness and increased life satisfaction.
Under NIMD-organized events, I feel empowered and politically re-energized to keep working for my people again. I value the impartial role that NIMD plays in dialogue facilitation, and I see it is quite effective for the country’s struggles for democracy.
Introducing NIMD
At NIMD, we believe a better future relies on effective and inclusive politics.
Find out how we are building trust in politics and achieving change in the most complex of situations.