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Event: Linking Latin America

Publié le 14-10-2021
Temps de lecture 1 minute
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There can be little doubt that democracy is facing many challenges across Latin America today, with a rise in populist leadership, challenges to the rule of law, and crackdowns on dissent. But what role does the shifting geopolitical influence of the United States, the European Union, and China have on political developments in the region? …

Defending Democracy at Home and Abroad

Publié le 14-10-2021
Temps de lecture 2 minutes
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At the second edition of The Hague Democracy Drinks, Transparency International Netherland Director Lousewies van der Laan sparked a lively discussion about the role of the Netherlands in defending democracy at home and abroad, with a call to action to work together to champion the democratic values under threat in the world today. “It is …

International Day of Democracy: A Unique Opportunity for a New Vision

Publié le 15-09-2021
Temps de lecture 3 minutes
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On International Day of Democracy, we reflect on a difficult past year, and look ahead to our vision for democracy worldwide as we emerge from the COVID crisis. As the world marks International Day of Democracy, it can be tempting to look around and feel despondent at the state of affairs today. A two-decade-long experiment …

Jordan: NIMD participants present recommendations for more inclusive policies

Publié le 25-08-2021
Temps de lecture 1 minute
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The young graduates of NIMD’s Jordan School of Politics and participants of our Women in Local Administration initiative had a chance to put forward their vision for the future recently when they presented recommendations for more inclusive policies to the Jordanian Government. The meeting with members of the Royal Committee for the Modernization of the …

Esraa Abdel-Fattah released

Publié le 27-07-2021
Temps de lecture 1 minute
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NIMD is happy to announce that our former colleague and internationally known democracy activist, Esraa Abdel-Fattah, was released from detention in the middle of the night on 17 July 2021. Esraa was arrested by the Egyptian authorities on 12 October 2019 on charges of ‘spreading false news’ and ‘collaborating with a terrorist group’. On the …

Repression and resilience: Diagnosing closing space mid-pandemic

Publié le 24-06-2021
Temps de lecture 2 minutes
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Join our workshop on closing democratic space on 25 June at 2-3.30pm (CEST). Register here.  The past decade has been challenging for democracies worldwide. In fact, many experts point to a trend of ‘democratic backsliding’ or ‘autocratization’, characterized by continued attacks on democratic space. The COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated the picture. Overriding public health …

Looking back at our Opportunities for Iraq event

Publié le 24-06-2021
Temps de lecture 1 minute
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Since 2019, Iraq’s streets have regularly filled with protesters. In the capital, Baghdad, but also in the southern Basra and in northern cities, young people in particular are calling on politicians to implement political reforms. And to commit to jobs and better services to citizens. On 8 June NIMD teamed up with Het Grote Midden Oosten …

Empowering women in local administration: A new project in Jordan

Publié le 16-06-2021
Temps de lecture 1 minute
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NIMD Jordan has entered into partnership with the International Republican Institute (IRI) to launch a new project entitled “Women in Local Administration”. The project will run for two months, and will aim to help women in local administration to enhance their skills and capacities. Specifically, the programme will target women who wish to run in …

Opportunities for Iraq: An online event

Publié le 07-06-2021
Temps de lecture 2 minutes
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NIMD has teamed up with Het Grote Midden Oosten Platform to organize a discussion on the future of Iraq. The event will be held online in Dutch at 4-5.30pm (CEST) on 8 June. Since 2019, Iraq’s streets have regularly filled with protesters. In the capital, Baghdad, but also in the southern Basra and in northern …

Presenting NIMD’s Annual Report 2020

Publié le 03-06-2021
Temps de lecture 1 minute
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NIMD’s 2020 Annual Report, The Promise of Democracy, is now available! Inside you can find an overview of our work in 2020, including key results and a reflection from our Executive Director, Thijs Berman. The promise of democracy in 2020 With the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was a year that no-one expected. It was a hard …