Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy

Mali

NIMD’s programme in Mali has been able to achieve consensus on reforms of the electoral process.

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Contact person for this programme is: Wouter Dol. For more information on the political context and history of Mali, see the Mali Factsheet.

 

NIMD Programme

The first months of 2012 will revolve around the preparations for the different elections, and in this period the NIMD programme will focus specifically on preparing the electorate through media campaigns and debates and other party events highlighting the issues at stake in the constitutional referendum and the proposed democratic reforms. The bilateral programme will also take on a different form due to the elections, and will focus on strengthening the internal cohesion of the parties in terms of their newly elected representatives in parliament. Relations with civil society will be an important facet throughout, especially at the decentralised levels, and in interactions with locally elected representatives.

 

Programme news

NIMD welcomes the handover of power to a civilian government in Mali

News Article - 13 April 2012

NIMD welcomes the handing back of power to civilian rule by the junta that illegitimately deposed the democratic rule of President Touré and the Malian constitution three weeks ago.

NIMD concerned about developments in Mali

News Article - 22 March 2012

NIMD condemns the apparent military take-over of the Malian government and the removal of President Touré as head of state this morning (22 March 2012). NIMD regrets this clear setback to the democratic process of the country. The scheduled elections for the new president are only a month away.

Outcomes of the Africa Regional Conference in Maputo, Mozambique

News Article - 21 September 2011

On 19-21 September 2011, NIMD organised a regional conference on Constitutional Reforms and Constitutionalism in Africa in Maputo, Mozambique. At the end of the conference, participants issued a communiqué that outlined key outcomes and conclusions of the deliberations.

Africa Regional Conference held in Maputo on 19-21 September

News Article - 16 September 2011

NIMD, in cooperation with Mozambican political parties, hosts an African Regional Conference on Constitutional Reforms and Constitutionalism in Africa in Maputo from 18 to 21 September 2011. Former President of Mozambique and Chair Person of the Africa Forum of Former Heads of State and Government J

Workshop on election programmes held in Mali

News Article - 20 April 2011

On 18-19 April 2011 NIMD organized a 2-day workshop in Bamako, Mali for all registered political parties. The workshop focused on improving parties’ capacity to develop realistic election manifestos in the preparation for the 2012 elections.

Mozambican politicians and NIMD visit Ghana and Mali

News Article - 18 April 2011

Six representatives of the 3 parties that are represented in the Mozambican parliament (Frelimo, Renamo and the Democratic Movement of Mozambique) visited Ghana and Mali on 11-15 April.

Creating an independent electoral umpire

Case Study - 2010

In February 2010, ARP arranged for a delegation of Malian politicians to meet with electoral stakeholders in Ghana, in order to deepen their understanding of Ghana’s electoral management system.

Political parties and civil society organisations seek common ground in Mali

News Article - 18 October 2010

On 29 and 30 September 2010 the Centre Malien pour la Dialogue Inter-Partis et la Démocratie (CMDID) held a conference as part of its efforts to enhance its relations with civil society.

Involving young people in politics in Mali

News Article - 10 September 2010

From 29 July to 1 August 2010, two representatives of Dutch political youth organisations participated in a youth conference organised by CMDID, NIMD’s partner in Mali.

Improving the position of women in Malian political parties

News Article - 09 July 2010

NIMD's partner in Mali is currently undertaking a project to improve the position of women within political parties. The twelve month project, sponsored by UNDP and UNIFEM, aims to increase women's representation in the 2012 elections.

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At a glance ...

Political parties in parliament

• Alliance pour la démocratie au Mali-Parti africain pour la solidarité et la justice (Adema/PASJ)
• Union pour la République et la Démocratie (URD)
• Rassemblement National Démocratique (RND)
• Bloc pour la Démocratie et l'Intégration Africaine (BDIA)
• Congres Nationale pour la Initiative Démocratie (CNID)
• Mouvement Patriotique pour le Renouveau (MPR)
• Union pour la Démocratie et le Développement (UDD)
• Mouvement pour l'Indépendance, la Renaissance et l'Intégration Africaine (MIRIA)
• Bloc des Alternances pour le Renouveau, l’Intégration et la Coopération Africaine (BARICA)
• Parti de la Solidarité et du Progrès (PSP)
• Parti Citoyen pour le Renouveau (PCR)
• Union Soudanaise-Rassemblement Démocratique Africain (USRDA)
• Rassemblement Pour le Mali (RPM)
• Parti pour la renaissance nationale (PARENA)
• Solidarité Africaine pour la Démocratie et l'Indépendance (SADI)
• Independents

Key achievements in 2009

• Through its inter-party dialogue programme, NIMD’s partner in Mali, the Centre pour le Dialogue Inter-Partis et la Démocratie (CMDID), has been able to achieve consensus on constitutional reforms, including legislation that provides for the creation of a Senate, and the establishment of a single, independent institution to manage the electoral process.

Key achievements in 2008

• Assistance to political parties reduced political tensions in this election year. The code of conduct, which was signed publicly by all parties, and the training of party agents have greatly contributed to the legitimacy and tranquillity of the elections.
• Solid foundations were laid for (long-term) institutionalized interparty cooperation. The commitment by the top leadership and the willingness by international donors to support this process, have created sound opportunities for interparty dialogue.
• Political parties have been encouraged to prepare jointly for a revision of the electoral process.
 

Key national partners

• Daily Board of political parties’ representatives within the NIMD Mali Programme
• Ministry of Home Affairs • Electoral Commission • ORTM national television company • Delta-C (training institute) • Regional NGOs with experience on numerous policy issues • Regional radio stations

Key international partners

• Royal Netherlands Embassy
• National Democratic Institute (NDI), United States of America
• Community of Democracies (CoD)
• SNV Netherlands Development Organization
• Swedish International Development Agence (SIDA)
• Canadian Embassy
• Royal Danish Embassy
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)