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Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy

Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy
The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) strives for inclusive democracies that offer equal opportunities for all to be heard and participate in politics at all levels. Our approach is characterised by dialogue and impartiality. We foster trust and respectful dialogue between politicians, political parties, civil society and citizens. We bring people closer to their elected representatives, and we bring politicians together to collaborate across political divides. We are experts in creating democratic space in closed political cultures. In today’s world, where democracy is backsliding and democratic space is shrinking, it’s more important than ever to invest in democratic resilience. As NIMD, we support democrats in countries through our unique democracy education programme, by building the capacity of democratic institutions and reducing polarisation through dialogue initiatives. Our goal is to equip everyone – from traditionally marginalised groups to established politicians – with the skills, knowledge and networks to meaningfully participate in politics.
  • Passage 31 2511 AB, The Hague, The Netherlands
Topics

Accountability, transparency and integrity, Citizens' participation, Democracy and civic education, Dialogue, Elections, Governance, Political parties, Women’s participation and inclusion, Youth participation and inclusion

Countries of work

Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Caribbean Netherlands, Colombia, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Netherlands, Niger, Somalia, Uganda

The latest from the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy

The Voice of Youth at the Table

We invite you to read our the Voice of Youth at the Table report, a collection of lessons learned from amplifying youth voices for inclusive democracies by the Power of Dialogue Consortium in Burkina Faso, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Tunisia, and Uganda.

Women in Politics and Peace: Our results

NIMD has long believed that the political participation of women, in all their diversity, is essential for inclusive and peaceful societies. Women are powerful agents of change and political actors who contribute to building sustainable peace and inclusive democracies. Find out how NIMD works to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda around the world and delve with us into our lessons learned over the past years.

Promoting Responsive Politics via Accountability Actions

These case studies have been developed to aid democracy practitioners and assistance providers seeking to strengthen and enhance their programming on responsive politics through replication — or development — of similar initiatives. The three case studies examine the degree to which these initiatives failed or succeeded and the contributing factors. Click here for our lessons and recommendations.

Open positions

Working for democracy provides an opportunity to contribute towards shaping fair, just, and equitable societies around the world. Our network of organisations, located at the heart of Europe, is dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals’ and communities’ freedoms and human rights through our programmes, research, and advocacy activities.