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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East Africa Youth in Politics Roadmap 2026–2030
- 06-08-2026
- 5 mins
A roadmap for youth, by youth, in East African politics
- 29-07-2026
- 4 mins
NIMD Colombia: Closing the gap between what was promised and what has been built
- 29-07-2026
- 4 mins
From DevIssues: Tackling Autocratization in the Post-Huntington Era
- 22-07-2026
- 1 mins
“A quota is not enough” – getting women in politics in Burundi
- 16-07-2026
- 4 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.
