Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy

This publication provides a set of guiding principles for constitutional reform based on practical experiences of constitutional reform processes in a number of countries (Bolivia, Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa). While the primary focus of the publication is on the

On 19-21 September 2011, NIMD organised a regional conference on Constitutional Reforms and Constitutionalism in Africa in Maputo, Mozambique. At the end of the conference, participants issued a communiqué that outlined key outcomes and conclusions of the deliberations.

NIMD, in cooperation with Mozambican political parties, hosts an African Regional Conference on Constitutional Reforms and Constitutionalism in Africa in Maputo from 18 to 21 September 2011. Former President of Mozambique and Chair Person of the Africa Forum of Former Heads of State and Government J

In-depth interviews with 13 political parties, that did not participate in the work of State Constitutional Commission was conducted by CRRC for NIMD in early 2010. The report includes observations from regional debates on Constitutional Reform supported by NIMD in summer of 2010.

Constitutional reform processes are now underway in a number of NIMD programme countries. In May 2010, NIMD partners involved in some of these reform processes came together in Nairobi to reflect on their experiences.

On 8 October 2010, NIMD Georgia presented its latest publication: Constitutional Reform in Georgia: Insights from political parties to representatives from the media, local and international NGOs and political party representatives in Tbilisi.

Political party leaders, friends and potential partners joined NIMD’s representation in Georgia on 21 September to celebrate the official launch of the NIMD offices at Zandukeli 5, in the heart of Tbilisi.

One year on from parliamentary elections, Ghana’s political parties continue to work together to improve the country’s democratic institutions, most recently through a series of consultations on constitutional reform.

A new version of Georgia’s constitution was submitted to Parliament on 21 July 2010 by the State Constitutional Commission. The question is: will this new constitution bring greater stability and democracy to the country?

On 4 August, Kenyans go to the polls, facing a choice between 'Yes' or 'No' in answer to the question: "Do you approve the proposed constitution?" or in Swahili: "Je, unaikubali katiba mpya inayopendekezwa?"