Netherlands Insitute for Multiparty Democracy http://www.nimd.org Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:21:22 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.nimd.org/document/2130 In 2010, NIMD's country office in Ecuador, Agora Democrática (NIMD-IDEA), launched a political magazine called Agora Política. The aim of the magazine is to disseminate a variety of political perspectives on the new political situation in Ecuador. 2130 http://www.nimd.org/document/2129 In 2010, NIMD's local partner in Ecuador, Agora Democrática, launched a political magazine called Agora Política. The aim of the magazine is to disseminate a variety of political perspectives on the new political situation in Ecuador. 2129 http://www.nimd.org/document/1970 This report, a result of the study commissioned by NIMD and implemented by the Caucasus Research Resource Center (CRRC), presents the first findings of an opinion survey on the issues pertaining to constitutional and governance processes and their architecture. 1970 http://www.nimd.org/document/1961 Packed with interviews and articles, NIMD Magazine 2010 provides an in-depth account of NIMD's work, our organisation, and the results we achieve with our partners. 1961 http://www.nimd.org/document/1909 Factsheet Georgia offers concise NIMD programme information and political analysis on a single sheet. 1909 http://www.nimd.org/document/1908 Factsheet Uganda offers concise NIMD programme information and political analysis on a single sheet. 1908 http://www.nimd.org/document/1713 Factsheet Bolivia offers concise NIMD programme information and political analysis on a single sheet. 1713 http://www.nimd.org/document/1890 Speech of the President of Indonesia, Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, at the Sixth Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy, Jakarta, 12 April 20120 1890 http://www.nimd.org/document/1813 This policy paper offers an exploration of how organisations like NIMD and Hivos can best support democratisation in the Middle East and North Africa region. 1813 http://www.nimd.org/document/1810 February 5, 2010, will go down in the history of Uganda as an important day. For the first time ever, officials from the country’s major political parties sat together amicably under the same roof and agreed to work towards the consolidation of their multiparty democracy. 1810 http://www.nimd.org/document/1806 Reflections of Representatives of Seven Indonesian Political Parties 1806 http://www.nimd.org/document/1794 A report by Dennis Hesseling on democracy training in Burundi 1794 http://www.nimd.org/document/1772 In this report, the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) recommends that the British government collaborates with NIMD in its democracy assistance programmes. 1772 http://www.nimd.org/document/1711 Factsheet Guatemala offers concise NIMD programme information and political analysis on a single sheet. 1711 http://www.nimd.org/document/1710 Factsheet Suriname offers concise NIMD programme information and political analysis on a single sheet. 1710 http://www.nimd.org/document/1709 Factsheet Zambia offers concise NIMD programme information and political analysis on a single sheet. 1709 http://www.nimd.org/document/1708 NIMD has initiated a series of factsheets that offer concise programme information and political analysis in a ready-to-print format. 1708 http://www.nimd.org/document/1707 Factsheet Ecuador offers concise NIMD programme information and political analysis on a single sheet. 1707 http://www.nimd.org/document/1706 Factsheet Ghana offers concise NIMD programme information and political analysis on a single sheet. 1706 http://www.nimd.org/document/1705 Factsheet Kenya offers concise NIMD programme information and political analysis on a single sheet. 1705 http://www.nimd.org/document/1605 Background paper prepared by the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) for the European Development Days, Stockholm, Sweden, 22-24 October 2009 1605 http://www.nimd.org/document/1606 Background paper prepared by the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) for the European Development Days, Stockholm, Sweden, 22-24 October 2009 1606 http://www.nimd.org/document/1596 External evaluation of the NIMD-supported country program of KID in Indonesia. Prepared by Eric Bjornlund, Democracy International, Inc., Maryland. USA 1596 http://www.nimd.org/document/1574 A regional comparative overview of legislative frameworks governing political parties in East and Southern Africa: The case of Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. 1574 http://www.nimd.org/document/1496 Bringing together political and civil society around a democratic reform agenda, and building consensus for the necessary constitutional reform. 1496 http://www.nimd.org/document/1489 In 2008 the NIMD programme in Bolivia has played an instrumental role in the achievement of an agreement in congress on a new constitution, which passed popular vote in January 2009. 1489 http://www.nimd.org/document/1488 The NIMD programme in Zambia focuses on constitutional reforms and political accountability. 1488 http://www.nimd.org/document/1487 In Tanzania the NIMD programme focuses on electoral and constitutional reform, accountability and leadership. 1487 http://www.nimd.org/document/1485 In 2008 the NIMD programme in Mozambique has facilitated a series of debates at the provincial level. RENAMO and FRELIMO party representatives participated in two regional NIMD activities. 1485 http://www.nimd.org/document/1484 NIMD’s Malian partner CMDID has been able to achieve consensus on the establishment of an independent institution to manage the electoral process, and a code of conduct for political parties. 1484 http://www.nimd.org/document/1483 In partnership with the Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD-M), the NIMD programme in Malawi has helped political parties and the Electoral Commission develop joint initiatives to ensure free and fair elections in 2009. 1483 http://www.nimd.org/document/1113 In the aftermath of election violence in 2008 NIMD’s Kenyan partner, the Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD-K) created the Building Bridges of Understanding project. It aims to promote understanding between different ethnic communities through community exchange visits and dialogue. 1113 http://www.nimd.org/document/1227 Democracy Review: Political participation and accountability in Indonesia 1227 http://www.nimd.org/document/1217 NIMD is supporting consensus politics and raising public awareness in Zambia 1217 http://www.nimd.org/document/1216 Burundi remained a modest beacon of democratic hope in what is otherwise considered a highly unstable region 1216 http://www.nimd.org/document/1215 NIMD is setting up a programme for interparty dialogue in Burundi to contribute to the consolidation of the country’s still fragile democracy 1215 http://www.nimd.org/document/1214 Throughout 2008, the political parties geared up for the 2009 parliamentary elections. 1214 http://www.nimd.org/document/1213 NIMD focuses on the development of a voter education tool called “VoteMatch” 1213 http://www.nimd.org/document/1211 For Georgia 2008 will enter history primarily for its August war with Russia 1211 http://www.nimd.org/document/1210 NIMD focuses on the development of a voter education tool called “VoteMatch” 1210 http://www.nimd.org/document/1209 Many of the preconditions for effective democracy-building remain absent in Afghanistan 1209 http://www.nimd.org/document/1208 Elections planned in 2010 already play a significant role in Suriname 1208 http://www.nimd.org/document/1207 In Suriname NIMD supports multiparty efforts to improve the functioning of political institutions nationally and on the local level 1207 http://www.nimd.org/document/1206 2008 started with some slight cause for optimism about the political situation in 2008 started with some slight cause for optimism about the political situation in Nicaragua. 1206 http://www.nimd.org/document/1205 In Guatemala NIMD supports multiparty efforts to improve the functioning of political institutions nationally and on the local level 1205 http://www.nimd.org/document/1204 From the beginning of 2008, the political headlines were promising in Guatemala. 1204 http://www.nimd.org/document/1203 The NIMD programme in Nicaragua supports multiparty efforts to improve the functioning of political institutions 1203 http://www.nimd.org/document/1202 In 2008 the Constituent Assembly drafted Ecuador's 20th Constitution 1202 http://www.nimd.org/document/1201 NIMD is supporting inclusive politics and providing technial assistance in Ecuador 1201 http://www.nimd.org/document/1200 Bolivia is passing through a crucial and also very tense moment in its political history. For the first time, the vast majority of the population is directly involved in the policymaking process. 1200 http://www.nimd.org/document/1198 NIMD supports a reform process to improve the multi-party system 1198 http://www.nimd.org/document/1197 The programme aims to help political parties in East and Southern Africa learn from each other, and learn together. 1197 http://www.nimd.org/document/1196 Zambia’s democracy has been seriously tested in 2008, following the untimely death of its incumbent president Levy Mwanawasa. 1196 http://www.nimd.org/document/1195 NIMD is supporting consensus politics and raising public awareness in Zambia 1195 http://www.nimd.org/document/1194 In Kenya NIMD supports a national electoral and constitutional reform process. 1194 http://www.nimd.org/document/1193 Tanzania’s President Kikwete was forced to dissolve his cabinet on 7 February 2008 in the wake of a massive corruption scandal. 1193 http://www.nimd.org/document/1192 A controversial change of leadership in the ruling party ANC culminated in the resignation of President Mbeki and a number of other ministers in 2008. 1192 http://www.nimd.org/document/1191 Working with the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) in Johannesburg, NIMD supports an interparty dialogue platform, bringing together representatives from eight parties. 1191 http://www.nimd.org/document/1190 There have been no political shifts in 2008. President Guebuza has consolidated his authority in the government and his party FRELIMO. 1190 http://www.nimd.org/document/1189 NIMD in Mozambique supports political party development and depolarization of the political system 1189 http://www.nimd.org/document/1188 In 2008 Mali initiated a three year reform process aimed at assessing and improving the functioning of its multiparty system. 1188 http://www.nimd.org/document/1186 In 2008, the political climate in Malawi remained contentious. Several unresolved issues carried over from previous years, including a stalled constitutional reform process. 1186 http://www.nimd.org/document/1184 The political situation in Kenya remains volatile. A lack of real political commitment to the Annan reform agenda continues to pose a threat to democratic consolidation. 1184 http://www.nimd.org/document/1182 Free and fair General Elections, held in December 2008, were won by the NDC and its Presidential Candidate John Atta Mills 1182 http://www.nimd.org/document/1181 NIMD supported the Democratic Consolidation Strategy Paper and contributed to a smooth transition of power at the end of 2008. 1181 http://www.nimd.org/document/1180 Analysis of political party development in Latin America by Ernesto Aranibar, Coordinator of Agora Democrática, the joint NIMD-IDEA program in Ecuador. 1180 http://www.nimd.org/document/1179 Speech by NIMD Executive Director Roel von Meijenfeldt, delivered at the XVII International Annual Meeting in Political Studies on the Future of the Free World, Lisbon, Portugal, June 27th, 2009 1179 http://www.nimd.org/document/1148 Newsletter launched at the Partnership Days 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya. The newsletter will be used as a vehicle for continued communication among the partners and NIMD and as a means of consolidating the partnership for democracy in the countries present. 1148 http://www.nimd.org/document/1125 Our latest publication examines through case studies of Bolivia, Ecuador, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe, how constitution-making can be inclusive and democratic. 1125 http://www.nimd.org/document/1124 Centres for Multiparty Democracy (CMDs) have become the principal agencies through which NIMD pursues its objectives in partner countries. 1124 http://www.nimd.org/document/1117 Without more accountable governments and better performing political systems, the international endeavour to deliver on the Millenium Development Goals is destined to fail. Facilitating the political reforms necessary to make democracies perform better is NIMD’s core business. 1117 http://www.nimd.org/document/1116 In 2008 NIMD helped launch the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), an organization founded by some fifteen civil society organizations, that aims to harmonize democracy support initiatives within the European Union. 1116 http://www.nimd.org/document/1115 In the run up to the parliamentary elections in May 2008, the NIMD programme in Georgia has helped political parties define their programmes, using VoteMatch, an online voting tool developed by the Dutch Institute for Political Participation. 1115 http://www.nimd.org/document/1114 Democratic development does not comply to a singular template that can be readily exported. It is an incremental process that needs to grow from within. In this context NIMD has learned that exchanges with peers from other countries are valuable. They contribute to comparison of political practices, reflection on entrenched positions, and new ways of thinking about democracy. 1114 http://www.nimd.org/document/1112 One of the lessons learned from the Democracy School programme in Indonesia is that political education helps enable a new generation of politicians to bridge divides between politics and society. 1112 http://www.nimd.org/document/1111 NIMD’s approach to democracy support is exemplified by the Democratic Consolidation Strategy Paper (DCSP) of the political parties in Ghana. 1111 http://www.nimd.org/document/1110 Only in a democracy, can leaders be held accountable for the way they use their power through a system of both formal (e.g. legislation) and informal (e.g. publicity) checks and balances. 1110 http://www.nimd.org/document/1109 Since the elections of 2007, quite a few political parties have formed parliamentary groups. In some cases these coalitions are evolving in plans to merge. 1109 http://www.nimd.org/document/1107 This publication contains a collection of eight stories by NIMD partners who, in their own words, provide an account of the results that they have achieved with support of NIMD in 2008. 1107 http://www.nimd.org/document/1106 The annual report 2008 consists of two parts: an abstract of facts and figures, and a collection of eight stories by NIMD partners who, in their own words, provide an account of the results that they have achieved with NIMD's support. 1106 http://www.nimd.org/document/1035 In this study the political parties in Yemen are analyzed and compared and put against the socio-political composition of the country. 1035 http://www.nimd.org/document/1482 Article in the London-based Zimbabwe Times on the visit of Ministers Elton Mangoma and Welshman Ncube to NIMD 1482 http://www.nimd.org/document/883 Representatives of 36 political parties from Eastern and Southern Africa, meeting on November 25th and 26th, 2004 in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, agreed to further their cooperation. 883 http://www.nimd.org/document/882 Representatives of 36 political parties from Eastern and Southern Africa, meeting on November 25th and 26th, 2004 in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, agreed to further their cooperation. 882 http://www.nimd.org/document/881 Representatives of 36 political parties from Eastern and Southern Africa, meeting on November 25th and 26th, 2004 in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, agreed to further their cooperation. 881 http://www.nimd.org/document/880 Representatives of 36 political parties from Eastern and Southern Africa, meeting on November 25th and 26th, 2004 in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, agreed to further their cooperation. 880 http://www.nimd.org/document/879 This was the second exchange undertaken within the programme framework 879 http://www.nimd.org/document/816 Publication of the Eduardo Frei Foundation and NIMD to inform the 'Beyond Borders' debate series on foreign policy within the Christian Democratic Party (CDA). 816 http://www.nimd.org/document/814 Introduction by Mr. Roel von Meijenfeldt at Transatlantic Policy Forum, Stockholm, Sweden, 29 September 2008 814 http://www.nimd.org/document/807 Agreement between ZANU-PF and the two MDC formations on resolving the challenges facing Zimbabwe. 807 http://www.nimd.org/document/775 This publication provides an overview of lessons learned in democracy assistance to political actors in postconflict societies. 775 http://www.nimd.org/document/793 Reflections of representatives of seven Indonesian Political Parties 793 http://www.nimd.org/document/342 A comprehensive report on NIMD's programmes and activities for the year 2007. 342 http://www.nimd.org/document/227 An introduction to electoral systems around the world 227 http://www.nimd.org/document/782 Joint communique issued at the end of the conference of political parties in Sub-Saharan Africa 782 http://www.nimd.org/document/778 This issue paper provides an overview of the gaps in the democratic system of Ghana and proposes a number of practical reforms. 778 http://www.nimd.org/document/777 Evaluation of NIMD's programme in Zambia 777 http://www.nimd.org/document/736 From 25 to 27 April, 2007, at the invitation of NIMD the seven main Indonesian political parties engaged in a dialogue in The Hague, The Netherlands, concerning possible future collaboration between themselves and Dutch political parties. 736 http://www.nimd.org/document/700 NIMD input on EU Issues paper concerning the EU's response to situations of fragility in developing countries - engaging in difficult environments for long-term development. 700 http://www.nimd.org/document/699 EU Issues paper concerning the EU's response to situations of fragility in developing countries - engaging in difficult environments for long-term development. 699 http://www.nimd.org/document/617 Joint statement about the role of youth in politics issued by Young NIMD and youth representatives from Kenya, Ghana and Tanzania. 617 http://www.nimd.org/document/614 NIMD research paper on internal party democracy. 614 http://www.nimd.org/document/611 Policy research think tank the Zimbabwe Institute has launched an alternative economic policy programme to resolve the crisis in Zimbabwe. 611 http://www.nimd.org/document/606 Joint Communique of the NIMD Partnership Days 2007 which took place from 10-13 September 2007 in The Hague. 606 http://www.nimd.org/document/551 EFDP corporate brochure 551 http://www.nimd.org/document/541 NIMD corporate brochure 541 http://www.nimd.org/document/526 NIMD’s multi-annual programme is aimed at further expanding the institute’s knowledge to serve the development of democracy in more countries that request this assistance. 526 http://www.nimd.org/document/521 A strategy for redefining programmes of national development and achieving future social and political aspirations 521 http://www.nimd.org/document/411 300 plus women committed to transform themselves into ‘Vital Voices’ for peace and justice across the country 411 http://www.nimd.org/document/403 Joint communique issued at the conclusion of the conference 403 http://www.nimd.org/document/388 The speech of EC president Barroso at the launch of the EFDP foundation 388 http://www.nimd.org/document/372 A study about voter apathy in Malawi showed that the main reason for this worrying trend is the lack of delivery on the part of elected politicians. 372 http://www.nimd.org/document/213 A collection of essays by politicians and academics 213 http://www.nimd.org/document/334 An introduction to electoral systems around the world 334 http://www.nimd.org/document/221 Achievements, challenges, and prospects of political parties in Georgia 221 http://www.nimd.org/document/341 A comprehensive report on the programmes and development of NIMD in 2006. 341 http://www.nimd.org/document/340 A comprehensive report on the programmes and development of NIMD in 2005 340 http://www.nimd.org/document/339 A comprehensive report on the programmes and development of NIMD in 2005 339 http://www.nimd.org/document/338 A comprehensive report on the programmes and development of NIMD in 2004 338 http://www.nimd.org/document/337 A comprehensive report on the programmes and development of NIMD in 2003 337 http://www.nimd.org/document/335 A comprehensive report on the activities and development of NIMD in 2002 335 http://www.nimd.org/document/331 A report on an international conference in The Hague organized by NIMD and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) 331 http://www.nimd.org/document/328 A 2002 perspective on electoral development in the Netherlands 328 http://www.nimd.org/document/325 NIMD's report on the results of hosting several visitors from its programme countries for insights into the political system in the Netherlands 325 http://www.nimd.org/document/322 A report on two major events organized by NIMD as part of its programme in Tanzania 322 http://www.nimd.org/document/320 Presentation at conference on the role of political parties in democratic transition in post-conflict societies 320 http://www.nimd.org/document/318 An NIMD publication on the development of regional solutions to the democratization process 318 http://www.nimd.org/document/317 A conference report on the quest for democratic governance in South Africa 317 http://www.nimd.org/document/316 CMD-Kenya has put together a technical and lobbying committee which has developed a constitutional content and review process strategy presented in this position paper 316 http://www.nimd.org/document/315 Statement of the Conference on Enhancing the European Profile in Democracy Assistance, The Hague, July 5 - 6, 2004. 315 http://www.nimd.org/document/314 This paper is a mapping exercise. The intention is to offer a theoretical framework for analysing the relationships between accountability in the idea of democratically accountable governance and constitutional implementation, with specific reference to developing democracy in sub-Saharan Africa 314 http://www.nimd.org/document/313 A report on the evaluation of NIMD 313 http://www.nimd.org/document/312 A report on the evaluation of NIMD's programme in Bolivia 312 http://www.nimd.org/document/311 A publication on the regional conference, 311 http://www.nimd.org/document/307 A standardized assessment tool for political institutions 307 http://www.nimd.org/document/306 An institution-wide evalution 306 http://www.nimd.org/document/299 Report international expert meeting – organized at NIMD The Hague on 12 April 2007 299 http://www.nimd.org/document/280 This version of the NDI handbook pays attention to the role of international organizations in institutional party development 280 http://www.nimd.org/document/279 Conference paper NIMD Expert Meeting on Intra-Party Democracy 279 http://www.nimd.org/document/247 Conference paper, NIMD Expert Meeting on Intra-Party Democracy 247 http://www.nimd.org/document/241 An NIMD handbook for democratic party-building and institutional development 241 http://www.nimd.org/document/240 NIMD research into EIDHR instruments 240 http://www.nimd.org/document/238 The final report of the African Statesman Initiative 238 http://www.nimd.org/document/236 An overview of emerging political parties in Afghanistan 236 http://www.nimd.org/document/235 A collection of essays on the European profile in democracy assistance 235 http://www.nimd.org/document/333 Resolutions & communiqué from the Public Forum held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi on June 25, 2008 on the tragic developments in Zimbabwe 333 http://www.nimd.org/document/218 A paper focusing on the methodology underlying the multiparty dialogue process in Guatemala 218 http://www.nimd.org/document/211 A short introduction to the formal aspects of the Dutch political and public administrative system (PDF download). 211 http://www.nimd.org/document/371 A study about voter apathy in Malawi showed that the main reason for this worrying trend is the lack of delivery on the part of elected politicians. 371 http://www.nimd.org/document/386 A presentation by CMD-Kenya director Njeri Kabeberi 386 http://www.nimd.org/document/384 A presentation by journalist Kees Broere 384 http://www.nimd.org/document/443 Speech by Dr. Augustine Magolowondo delivered at the 2008 Africa Day organised by the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy and Evert Vermeer Foundation 443 http://www.nimd.org/document/389 A speech given by Joaqim Alberto Chissano at the launch of the european foundation for democracy through partnership 389 http://www.nimd.org/document/385 A presentation by Wambua Kawive 385 http://www.nimd.org/document/399 A joint communiqué regarding a workshop for senior media personnel and political party leaders in Ghana 399 http://www.nimd.org/document/395 A presentation at a workshop for media and political party leaders 395 http://www.nimd.org/document/396 A speech by Jean Menza, IEA Ghana 396 http://www.nimd.org/document/398 A paper presented by Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh at a workshop for political parties and the media 398 http://www.nimd.org/document/407 The agreement between President Kibaki and ODM Leader Odinga 407 http://www.nimd.org/document/323 28th of February President Guebuza of Mozambique visits NIMD 323 http://www.nimd.org/document/405 With recommendations for political reforms formulated by the joint political parties of Kenya 405 http://www.nimd.org/document/418 The structural solution to the conflict in Kenya lies in reforming the political and electoral system in order to prevent one group to gain absolute power 418 http://www.nimd.org/document/432 With recommendations for political reforms formulated by the joint political parties of Kenya 432 http://www.nimd.org/document/434 A policy document by the World Movement for Democracy 434 http://www.nimd.org/document/557 Introduction speech by Roel von Meijenfeldt at an International Conference in New Delhi, India in December 2007 557 http://www.nimd.org/document/559 A speech by Larry Diamond at an International Conference in New Dehli, India in December 2007 559 http://www.nimd.org/document/564 The Community of Democracies 2007 Bamako Ministerial Consensus Declaration 564 http://www.nimd.org/document/593 Speech of the Dutch Minister of Development Cooperation Bert Koenders 593 http://www.nimd.org/document/878 “Do not wait until you are in government to do something about poverty eradication!” This was the message that ran through the five day (9‐13 July 2007) exchange visit of South African political parties to Malawi, held under the theme “The Role of Political Parties in fighting Poverty”. 878 http://www.nimd.org/document/547 Report expert meeting NIMD and Clingendael 547 http://www.nimd.org/document/776 Evaluation of NIMD's programme in Mozambique 776 http://www.nimd.org/document/523 Evaluation of NIMD's programme in Guatemala 523