democracy starts with dialogue
At this critical moment, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) works to promote peaceful, just and inclusive democracies worldwide.
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Women Leading the Way: Celebrating Democracy Academy Candidates for Ethiopia’s 2026 Elections
- 20-04-2026
- 3 mins
Protecting the Online Voices of Women in Politics in Bangladesh
- 16-04-2026
- 2 mins
Building trust between citizens and local authorities in El Salvador
- 14-04-2026
- 3 mins
Cross-Country Networks for Gender-Responsive Transitional Justice
- 26-03-2026
- 3 mins
Towards inclusive governance: Civil society and the future of legislative participation in Somalia
- 17-03-2026
- 2 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 to have a 93%
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.
