
Take politics, development, #Balkans and #CentralEurope, mix until fully incorporated. That's #Democracy.
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🆕 Opening parliament to students paves the way for the future.
Check how #NDI is empowering young people in #Albania to see themselves as future voters, advocates & lawmakers. #NDImpact👇
#InternationalYouthDay2025
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🆕 #NDI is proud to support cuvaj.me, a civic initiative in #Montenegro that promotes transparency and strengthens institutional accountability through citizen engagement.
Learn more ⬇️ #NDImpact
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🗳️ Youth-led innovation is strengthening democracy in Albania.
With #NDI support, young #Albanians are working to build trust & improve transparency, fairness & accountability for citizens during elections.
Read more👇🏼 #NDImpact
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Young People are Strengthening Albania’s Electoral Integrity - ndi.org/our-stories/young-pe…
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When democracy flourishes around the world, it has an real impact here at home. It means our country is safer and our businesses have a fair playing field to operate in new markets.
The NED, NDI, and IRI are three organizations that lead global democracy programs and give people the tools they need to self-govern effectively. For generations, their work has been instrumental in making our country safer and more prosperous.
Now, their work is in jeopardy. That's why I sat down with the presidents of all three orgs to discuss what we need to do to ensure these programs that have long had bipartisan support can continue to grow and help shape the world around us for the rest of this century.
Robert Benjamin retweeted
Thank u @ICelibashi @KQZShqiperi for a continued 🤝partnership 4 #electionintegrity! @NDI, we are honored to work alongside partners @idea_int @KQZShqiperi, 🇦🇱political parties - well established & new - who took a stand for responsible, #fair & #transparent digital campaigning!
📢 Zgjedhjet e 11 Majit 2025 – Partitë politike nënshkruajnë Kodin e Etikës për Fushatat Digjitale në Shqipëri 🗳️📜
Sot, në një hap të rëndësishëm drejt një gare zgjedhore më të ndershme dhe transparente, partitë politike pjesëmarrëse në zgjedhjet për Kuvend kanë nënshkruar Kodin e Etikës për Fushatat Digjitale në Shqipëri, një marrëveshje që synon të promovojë standardet etike dhe të luftojë dezinformimin në zgjedhje. ✅🤝
Ky kod është një angazhim i përbashkët për një mjedis digjital të ndershëm, ku konkurrenca politike zhvillohet mbi parime të etikës dhe integritetit. Ai u hartua në bashkëpunim me NDI Albania - National Democratic Institute, International IDEA dhe Qendrën e Sundimit të Ligjit në University of Helsinki duke u bazuar në përvoja të suksesshme nga zgjedhjet evropiane të vitit 2024 dhe praktikat më të mira ndërkombëtare. 🌍📑
🔹 Komisioneri Shtetëror i Zgjedhjeve, z. Ilirjan Celibashi, falënderoi subjektet politike për mbështetjen e kësaj nisme dhe nënvizoi rëndësinë e një gare të ndershme e me standarde etike.
🔹 Drejtuesja e Qendrës për Sundimin e Ligjit, znj. Tuija Brax, theksoi se ky është një instrument vullnetar, por një mundësi për partitë që t’u tregojnë votuesve seriozitetin e tyre.
🔹 Znj. Blerta Hoxha nga International IDEA, përgëzoi partitë për këtë hap, duke e krahasuar atë me standardet që ndjekin partitë simotra në Parlamentin Europian.
🔹 Drejtuesja e NDI, znj. Ana Kovacevic Kadovic, e cilësoi këtë nënshkrim si një dëshmi të fuqisë së bashkëpunimit midis institucioneve, partive dhe partnerëve ndërkombëtarë.
🖊️ Ky angazhim është një hap i rëndësishëm drejt një fushate të ndershme, të pastër dhe të përgjegjshme në sferën digjitale! Partitë dhe kandidatët tani kanë mundësinë të tregojnë përkushtimin e tyre për një debat politik të ndershëm dhe larg dezinformimit. 🏛️✨
A mendoni se ky Kod do të ndikojë në përmirësimin e fushatës digjitale? Na tregoni mendimin tuaj në komente! ⬇️
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📢 Elections of May 11, 2025 – Political Parties Sign the Code of Ethics for Digital Campaigns in Albania 🗳️📜
Today, in a significant step towards a fairer and more transparent electoral race, the political parties participating in the parliamentary elections have signed the Code of Ethics for Digital Campaigns in Albania, an agreement aimed at promoting ethical standards and combating disinformation during elections. ✅🤝
This code represents a joint commitment to ensure a fair and ethical digital environment, where political competition is based on integrity and responsible communication. It has been developed in collaboration with the National Democratic Institute (NDI), International IDEA, and the Rule of Law Center at the University of Helsinki, drawing from the experiences of the 2024 European elections and best international practices. 🌍📑
🔹 State Election Commissioner, Mr. Ilirjan Celibashi, thanked political entities for supporting this initiative and emphasized the importance of a fair and ethical campaign.
🔹 Ms. Tuija Brax, Head of the Rule of Law Center at the University of Helsinki, highlighted that while this Code is voluntary, it offers parties an opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to voters.
🔹 Ms. Blerta Hoxha from International IDEA praised all stakeholders for their dedication and compared this initiative to the ethical standards upheld by political parties in the European Parliament.
🔹 Ms. Ana Kovacevic Kadovic, Director of NDI, described the signing of this Code as proof of what can be achieved when institutions, political parties, and international partners unite for a common goal.
🖊️ This commitment marks a crucial step toward a fair, transparent, and responsible digital campaign! Political parties and candidates now have the opportunity to demonstrate their dedication to ethical political discourse, free from disinformation. 🏛️✨
Do you think this Code will help improve digital campaigns? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️
Robert Benjamin retweeted
The Anti-Corruption Caucus, supported by #Switzerland's Parliament Support Programme (PSP) and #NDI, is driving change for #NorthMacedonia by uniting MPs to fight corruption and promote transparency—essential steps for EU membership.
Learn more 👇🏼bit.ly/3PKg8Vv
North Macedonia: Newly Established Parliamentary Group Committed to Curbing Corruption shar.es/agjAHb
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🧵(1/4) Women in Media and Women Experts convened for a networking event, celebrating collaboration and marking a vital step toward a more inclusive and gender-sensitive media landscape.
.@NDI @ndi_mkd Monitoring Alleged Abuse of State Resources #NorthMacedonia shar.es/agYH0Z Open data, public interest advocacy, and cooperation between regulatory bodies, parliament, and civil society all combine to take on corrupt practices in elections. @NEDemocracy
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🌐 The remarkable 8th edition of #DISICON wrapped up with closing remarks from NDI Kosovo's Senior Country Director, Nancy Soderberg. She thanked all the participants & partners for their outstanding contributions. Until next time!
#TechTruthTrust #NDIKosovo #USAIDKosovo
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🌐Civil Society representatives from Western Balkan countries as part of the Regional Information Integrity Forum (RIIF) examined how foreign actors are using information disorders to destabilize democracies.
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Proud to open #DISICON8! Hosted by @NDIKosovo, this year's theme "Tech, Truth, and Trust" will bring up to 40 experts to tackle disinformation, strengthen democracy & build trust. Grateful to @USAIDKosovo & all the other partners. Join us in shaping a resilient digital future!
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1/2 MPs & parliamentary watchdogs from the #WesternBalkans exchange good practice examples, challenges & commitments of parliaments to keep governance open, accountable & citizen-centered, at @ndigov facilitated discussion at #ogp #EmpoweringOpenGovernment WB conference in Tirana
NDI Commemorates 25 Years of Strengthening Democracy in Kosovo shar.es/aghHSp
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3/3 NDI presented the research findings based on the experiences of women and men politicians from 2023 parliamentary elections and respective recommendations for greater #wpp and gender parity in #politics tinyurl.com/52y47t9n
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Today, @NDI was pleased to host His Excellency Dr. Hristijan Mickoski/@MickoskiHM, Prime Minister of the Republic of 🇲🇰#NorthMacedonia, & his delegation for a briefing on 🇲🇰's anti-corruption and economic growth agendas, EU integration, & transatlantic security. @WittesNDI
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Important discussion today on strategies to promote gender equality and combat #VAW in Kosovo at today's #GPSN roundtable. It's always inspiring to hear insightful perspectives from Kosovar women in politics and media! #NDIKosovo #USAIDKosovo #SwissEmbassyPristina
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💪The role of youth in political processes and electoral reform is crucial to advancing democracy!
@WeAreEDYN convenied the youth leaders of political parties in 🇲🇪 for a discussion as part of the @NDI-supported thematic exchange to contribute to electoral reform.
🆕Uloga mladih u političkim procesima i izbornoj reformi od suštinske važnosti za demokratiju
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