The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) works to promote peaceful, just, and inclusive politics worldwide. Their approach across all their programmes is unique and characterized by dialogue: they bring politicians from across the political spectrum together.

They work on their knowledge and competences and empower them to cooperate in a constructive manner on issues that affect them, their country, and the broader region. To that end, they work with the entire political sector in a country, from aspiring politicians to political leaders, and from national to the local level.

NIMD is non-partisan and driven by democratic values.

THE ELEMENTS OF THEIR WORK

NIMD works at the heart of politics, supporting political actors from across the political spectrum, and empowering them to contribute effectively to sustainable development. They have different strategies that help them do this.

DIALOGUE

Democracy starts with dialogue. That’s why NIMD sets up and facilitates safe and informal spaces where dialogue can take root and begin to thrive. Here, they bring together actors and movements from all political denominations, so that they may overcome barriers and build the foundations for working together.

WORKING WITH POLITICAL ACTORS

NIMD works in countries where democracy is young and therefore still fragile. In many of these countries, political actors lack the skills and experience they need to fulfill their roles. Therefore, NIMD helps political parties build their capacity in areas such as policy analysis, manifesto drafting, and democratic candidate selection.

DEMOCRACY SCHOOLS

Every democracy needs democrats. At NIMD, they set up Democracy Schools around the world where young and aspiring politicians learn democratic values. By teaching future leaders skills such as how to speak, listen, and debate with mutual respect, they help empower the next generation to put their political values into practice in line with the needs of their country.