NIMD works at the heart of politics, supporting political actors from across the political spectrum, and empowering them to contribute effectively to sustainable development. We have different strategies that help us do this.

Democracy starts with dialogue. That’s why NIMD sets up and facilitates safe and informal spaces where dialogue can take root and begin to thrive. Here, we bring together actors and movements from all political denominations, so that they may overcome barriers and build the foundations for working together.

NIMD works in countries where democracy is young and therefore still fragile. In many of these countries, political actors lack the skills and experience they need to fulfil their role. Therefore, NIMD helps political parties build their capacity in areas such as policy analysis, manifesto drafting and democratic candidate selection.

Every democracy needs democrats. At NIMD, we set up Democracy Schools around the world where young and aspiring politicians learn democratic values. By teaching future leaders skills such as how to speak, listen and debate with mutual respect, we help empower the next generation to put their political values into practice in line with needs of their country.