democracy starts with dialogue
At this critical moment, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) works to promote peaceful, just and inclusive democracies worldwide.
our themes
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Women in politics and peace: Our results and lessons
- 29-01-2026
- 2 mins
NIMD supports the establishment of the first ever Gender Department in Somaliland Parliament
- 11-12-2025
- 1 mins
25 years of standing for democracy
- 17-11-2025
- 6 mins
5 ways to defend democracy in your own backyard
- 28-10-2025
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Introducing the Democracy and Rule of Law Collective
- 08-10-2025
- 3 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.
