Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy

This was the advice that Malawi’s former Vice President, Dr. Justin Malewezi offered to 18 politicians drawn from all the member political parties of the Malawi Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD-Malawi) at the graduation ceremony of their political leadership training.

The Centre for Multiparty Democracy – Malawi (CMD-M) is a membership organisation principally for political parties who are represented in the National Assembly of Malawi.

The aim of this exchange visit was to share experiences on how dialogue between electoral management bodies and political parties can contribute to a transparent electoral process.

When Malawi was gearing up for elections in 2009, the political climate was characterised by high tensions. There were signs that if not managed properly, the violence that devastated Kenya in 2008 might be repeated in Malawi.

Factsheet Malawi offers concise NIMD programme information and political analysis on a single sheet.

Malawi has successfully overcome some of the challenges that Uganda now faces in the run-up to its general elections in early 2011. That’s why a delegation of Ugandan politicians visited Malawi last month, to learn how it was done.

NIMD's David Prater discusses the recent elections in Malawi, and the role of radio in informing citizens of the programmes of the various political parties contesting the elections.

African politicians talk about leadership, accountability and the 'Obama effect' in a series of video discussions conducted in Accra recently.

Politicians from Ghana, Malawi and Kenya discuss ways of improving accountability in African politics.

Discussion with African politicians on the impact of Barrack Obama's election and presidency in Africa.