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democracy starts with dialogue

The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) works to promote peaceful, just and inclusive democracies worldwide.

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.

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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.

NIMD Myanmar Dialogue Participant

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.

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where we work

Current country programme
Former country programme
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