National Democratic Institute

⛏️ Demand for nickel, lithium, and other critical minerals is expected to quadruple by 2040. But authoritarians are exploiting vulnerabilities in many mineral-rich countries, pushing through corrupt deals benefiting elites at the expense of everyday workers and host communities. 🗒️ In our latest #DemocracyHorizons, Sef Ashiagbor of @NDI underscores how democratic guardrails ensuring transparency and accountability stand as the difference makers between entrenched corruption and widespread prosperity. Full piece here ➡️ bit.ly/4wTDw7E

#NDI mourns the passing of former Botswana President Festus Mogae, a principled statesman whose leadership strengthened democracy & the rule of law in Botswana & across #Africa. We extend our deepest condolences to his family & the people of #Botswana. 📰bit.ly/4nGkPA0

📢 Join #NDI & @SwedeninZM for a virtual discussion on increasing #women’s political representation & the role male champions can play in advancing women’s leadership ahead of #Zambia's 🇿🇲 upcoming elections. 📅 May 27 | 🕒 9:00 EST / 15:00 CAT Register: bit.ly/3PHiEQ7

📢Happening tomorrow! Join #NDI/@opengovpart webinar during #OpenGovWeek to explore practical ethics training, lessons from @ICMA research & innovative approaches to #AntiCorruption. 📅 20 May 🕒 9:00 A.M. ET Register: ➡️bit.ly/4wFC7Bw

Exciting week in #Nairobi! 🇰🇪 #NDI co-hosted a joint dialogue with @AAEA_Africa & @AfEONet on citizen #election observer accreditation in #Africa. Experts from 9⃣ countries came together to drive real improvements in election #transparency across the continent. #NDImpact

How can local governments prevent corruption from within? Join #NDI/ @opengovpart webinar during #OpenGovWeek to explore practical ethics training, lessons from @OECD research & innovative approaches to #AntiCorruption. 📅 20 May | 🕒 9:00 EST Register: bit.ly/4wFC7Bw

👀 Hidden #debt is a global threat—driven by secrecy & weak oversight. Watch #NDI & @anticorruption discuss how confidentiality clauses fuel the debt crisis and ways to boost #transparency & #accountability. 🎥➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=gTHBih…

🆕 With just over 100 days until #Zambia’s🇿🇲elections , #NDI’s pre-election assessment mission has released key findings & recommendations to support participatory, #transparent & #accountable polls on August 13. 🗳️ #NDImpact Read the full statement ⬇️ bit.ly/42Ce5JF

“Zambians 🇿🇲 have consistently seized elections as an opportunity to express their democratic will.” #NDI’s delegation, led by H.E. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, looks forward to engaging stakeholders on the steps needed to deliver inclusive, #peaceful & #credible #elections. 🗳️

Grateful to speak with @RepDonDavis about the imperative of supporting people around the world who share our democratic values. As co-chair of @BipartisanVets, Rep. Davis knows that a world rooted in #freedom fosters more stability, security & prosperity for everyone.

🗳️ #NDI’s pre-election assessment mission has arrived in #Zambia 🇿🇲 ahead of the August #elections. Led by H.E. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the delegation is meeting with Zambians to inform recommendations to support a #transparent, credible & #peaceful process. #NDImpact

📢 Happening tomorrow! Join #NDI & @anticorruption webinar on how confidentiality clauses fuel the debt crisis & what can be done to strengthen #transparency & #accountability. 🗓️ April 28 ⏰ 9 AM ET Register bit.ly/42mBzlW

🆕 #NDI will deploy a pre-election assessment mission to #Zambia🇿🇲 from April 25-30 in the lead-up to the August 2026 general #elections🗳️ #NDImpact Read the full statement ⬇️ bit.ly/4t1RoJW

Hidden #debt is a growing 🌐threat fueled by secrecy & weak oversight. Join #NDI & @anticorruption webinar on how confidentiality clauses fuel the debt crisis & what can be done to strengthen #transparency & #accountability. 🗓️ April 28 ⏰ 9 AM ET Register bit.ly/42mBzlW

We've completed phase one of our work in #Peru 🇵🇪! In collaboration with @ACTransparencia, #NDI supported the implementation of #PRVT, which brings real-time, independent verification to enhance election integrity 🗳️ We are proud of the team driving this effort forward. #NDImpact

In #Yemen 🇾🇪, local leaders turned rising tensions into a powerful model for #peace. Through the Social Peace Assembly, communities are resolving disputes, strengthening trust & working with authorities to deliver real solutions. See how⬇️#NDImpact bit.ly/4dVWyDe

This Friday, April 17 | ⏰ 2 PM ET Join @anticorruption for a virtual panel on governance and accountability in IMF lending, taking place during the #IMF #SpringMeetings. The panel will feature #NDI’s @kristensample alongside global experts. ➡️ Register: lnkd.in/eXmqq9rq

Critical minerals are shaping our future—from global supply chains to citizen oversight—& the stakes couldn’t be higher. #NDI’s guide outlines 5 key facts & shows why #democracy is essential for #transparency, #accountability & fair benefits. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3NH4Fch