The international Coronavirus outbreak has serious implications for democracy worldwide. In the #NeverLockdownDemocracy web series, the NIMD network takes a global view of how we can respond to the pandemic as we continue our work to protect democracy. View the full series, plus announcements from NIMD and its partners, in the list below. Remember to follow @WeAreNIMD on Twitter and the hashtag #NeverLockdownDemocracy to never miss a post.
Blog: What to prioritise when democracy is at risk
By Kathleen Ferrier, NIMD Supervisory Council Member
Three ways to protect democracy in times of crisis
Mali Update: Seeking Consensus in Commune V
Dialogue at a safe distance in Mali
Blog: COVID-19 Emergency Responses and Protecting Democratic Space
By Westminster Foundation for Democracy and NIMD
The importance of post legislative scrutiny in a crisis
Blog: Learning from El Saldvador’s Fake News Pandemic
By Juan Meléndez, Executive Director NIMD El Salvador
Is there a vaccine for fake news?
Statement: #DefendDemocracy – A Joint Call
Statement issued by NIMD
24 June 2020
Blog: Testing the Water for Online Dialogue in Myanmar
By Charley Steur, Strategic Advisor NIMD Myanmar
Why dialogue in the Myanmar context is so important
Blog: When Crisis Hits, is the Time for Talk Over?
By Violet Benneker, NIMD Knowledge Advisor
How to keep dialogue going despite the lockdown
Opinion: Respect for Democracy is the Key
First published in Vice Versa, May 2020
NIMD calls on the EU to put democracy first
Blog: Colombia, Democracy, and Crises made worse by Corona
By Ángela Rodriguez, Executive Director NIMD Colombia
Could democracy become a casualty too?
Blog: Elections in the time of COVID-19
By Shaun Mackay, External Advisor
Proceed, postpone, or pull the plug?
Tunisia Update: Keeping the Dialogue Alive
How NIMD’s programme in Tunisia is adapting to Coronavirus
Statement: EU Corona Budget Needs to Prioritize Democracy
Joint statement from European Partnership for Democracy
Blog: My Five Stages of Grief for Democracy Work in the Pandemic
By Mirjam Tjassing, Sahel Regional Director
Could the pandemic make or break democracy work worldwide?
Blog: No activities, so no results? Perhaps not!
By Nic van der Jagt, PM&E Advisor
How to capture results after the Corona lockdown?
Kenya Update: Ensuring Citizen Oversight During the Pandemic
How NIMD’s programme in Kenya is adapting to
the coronavirus
Blog: Quenching a Thirst for Democracy
By Heleen Schrooyen, Senior Advisor Strategic Relations
What does the COVID-19 crisis mean for people in Central America?
Tunisia Update: First Online Training Pilot Launched
How NIMD’s programme in Tunisia is adapting to Coronavirus
Honduras Update: Exploring the Consequences of COVID-19
NIMD’s programme in Honduras adapts to Coronavirus
Statement: Democratic Principles in a Time of Crisis
Joint statement on Coronavirus from the European Partnership
for Democracy
Statement: NIMD Responds to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Statement issued by NIMD
19 March 2020