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THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 countries.
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LATEST NEWS

March 26, 2024

NED Welcomes the Adoption of OECD Principles for Support...

The OECD’s Development Assistance Committee approved six principles to guide more effective international support for independent media.

March 21, 2024

NED Spotlights Tech and Youth at Third Summit for Democracy

NED and its partners participated in the third Summit for Democracy with discussions about youth, emerging technologies, and digital governance. 

March 21, 2024

Fighting Kleptocracy in an Era of Geopolitics | Countering...

Understanding transnational kleptocracy as a vehicle for theft, repression, and democratic erosion…and how we can respond. If you enjoy this newsletter, forward it to a friend or share on social media so that...

March 07, 2024

NED Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024

NED supports women’s leadership and participation- which is critical for democracy.

March 06, 2024

State Department Honors NED Partner with International Women...

On March 4th, the State Department honored Ajna Jusić—founder and president of Forgotten Children of War Association (Zaboravljena djeca rata), a partner of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in Bosnia and Herzegovina—with the prestigious...

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Initiatives of the National Endowment for Democracy

  • WORLD MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY

    A network of activists, practitioners, scholars, policy makers, and funders who work

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  • INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR DEMOCRATIC STUDIES

    The Forum strives to bridge the gap between academic research and the practice of democracy.

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  • journal of democracy

    The Journal of Democracy is the world’s leading publication on the theory and practice of democracy

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  • CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ASSISTANCE

    Raises the visibility and improves the effectiveness of media development around the world.

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