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#WorkatNDI NEW OPPORTUNITY: Program Officer: Governance / Latin America & Caribbean The Democratic Governance with additional support to the Latin America team is looking for a Program Officer to contribute to the planning, design, implementation, and execution of one or more designated programs and/or manage a program generally smaller in scope or of less complexity focused on themes including local governance, gender and anti-corruption. Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/3xWyBbL

In celebration of #WorldPressFreedomDay, join "Youth in Focus" virtually to hear from young people around the world fighting for press freedoms, freedom of expression & combatting disinformation. 📅 Friday, May 3, 2024 ⏰ 9:00 AM EDT Register now! https://bit.ly/4cNXiHD USAID The International Foundation for Electoral Systems International Republican Institute National Democratic Institute (NDI)

#EarthDay: Amid Poland's diverse urban landscape, citizen-led initiatives are reshaping communities and addressing pressing issues with the support of National Democratic Institute (NDI)'s Central Europe Civic Engagement Project (CECEP). The project aims to empower citizens and foster stronger collaboration between civil society and the government. Within Poland's dynamic urban centers, grassroots activism is gaining momentum, tackling environmental challenges head-on. One such initiative, the Rescue Action for Cities (RAfC), stands out as a beacon of citizen empowerment in Krakow. Born out of shared concerns over the environment and governmental inaction, RAfC embodies the collaborative spirit of its community. Their mission is clear: to unite, exchange experiences, and collectively advocate for city authorities to tackle pressing urban challenges. With CECEP's support, RAfC has become a driving force for change, shaping the political agenda, mobilizing residents to address urban issues and tapping into a community of like-minded partners.  As Poland approaches a pivotal electoral period, RAfC's endeavors provide a powerful framework to shape policy agendas and help promote more sustainable development. ✍🏽: Darina Regio https://bit.ly/3TXWXcw

#EarthDay: National Democratic Institute (NDI) has engaged in programming on the environment for over twenty years. Often, the environment is an issue political parties, civil society and youth choose for their democracy strengthening to build cross-party coalitions, stand up youth academies, engage civil society in policy making, and promote other important government functions. In 2021, NDI leadership identified environmental governance as a strategic priority of the Institute – a wise decision as the Institute’s environmental programming since 2015 has grown rapidly. As countries grapple with designing and executing large-scale adaptation, mitigation and protection plans, issues of democratic participation and governance are increasingly urgent. In light of the importance of democracy and governance for the environment, NDI’s work in 2023 will be pivotal in establishing NDI as an environmental governance leader. ✍🏽: Lauren Van Metre, Ph.D. & Dr Violeta Vajda https://bit.ly/3JvMfW4

#EarthDay: The participation and empowerment of citizens in all their diversity are the keys to healthy and resilient democracies, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the realm of environmental sustainability. The unique climate-related challenges that face communities around the world require innovative, local solutions that address the needs of those affected, especially the marginalized communities who feel the effects of climate change most acutely. That is why the National Democratic Institute (NDI) is proud to partner with TERRE Liban, a Lebanese organization, on the “Building Environmentally Sustainable Municipalities” program, with financial support from Porticus. This program, titled “Democratic Eco Municipalities,” makes clear the links between democracy, citizen participation, and the efficiency of local environmental protection. It spanned three villages in Lebanon—Anjar, Douma, and Majdel Selm—and combined the local knowledge and needs of citizens with the technical expertise of legal and environmental experts to create a roadmap to a sustainable future. By contextualizing the diverse needs and perspectives of different members of the community with environmental and legal technical expertise, each of these three communities were able to develop a common understanding of environmental challenges and build a cross-community action plan. ✍🏽: Kara Joyce Read more: https://bit.ly/444ATBG

Today is #EarthDay! Democracy enables citizens to make their voices heard on environmental issues and helps shape a sustainable future for all. Stay tuned this week as we highlight some of NDI's partners around the globe working for #EnvironmentalGovernance. #EarthDay2024

With National Democratic Institute (NDI)'s new Debt Transparency Checklist, civil society organizations and parliamentarians can identify gaps in debt legislation and advocate for stronger accountability measures. Explore the checklist: https://bit.ly/4aKdRCY

A recent Madania (civilian-fed) forum in Sudan, organized by NDI and its civil society partner, Shemoos Organization for Sustainable Development was part of a two-year effort to foster dialogue between youth and local decision-makers in five states across Sudan. While this was a local event, focused on local problems, today many of Sudan’s civilian leaders are working to end a devastating war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which began in April 2023 and has upended the country. The route through which they will achieve peace is still unclear, but Kassala’s Madania forum serves as a model for how Sudan’s young people can play an important role in identifying solutions, fostering dialogue, and bridging gaps in their communities. https://bit.ly/4cRlRDx

One of the biggest challenges we face in #internetgovernance is that decisionmaking is concentrated in the hands of the very few for a system that should be for everyone. I'm so proud that National Democratic Institute (NDI) supported civil society in #maldives in hosting their first ever Internet Governance Forum, and instantly we saw results: better relationships with companies, more engagement with government and generally speaking, proof that the multi-stakeholder approach is key to a democratic information space. Read up on the story! https://lnkd.in/eBVeAP6a

At the conference “Freedom, Democracy and Good Governance” hosted this week by the government of 🇨🇻 #CaboVerde, National Democratic Institute (NDI) Senior Associate for Africa Christopher Fomunyoh, Ph.D. discussed Africa’s democratic prospects & the need for global solidarity to overcome shared challenges. On the sidelines of the conference, #NDI also hosted a fireside chat with the Former President of Cabo Verde, Jorge Carlos Fonseca, and a panel discussion about civil society & power of regional collaborations. #NDI President Dr. Tamara Wittes provided video remarks prior to the chat. Watch Dr. Wittes' remarks: https://bit.ly/4aMFI4I 📸 Photos ⬇️