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NDI is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organization that works in partnership around the world to strengthen and safeguard democratic institutions, processes, norms and values to secure a better quality of life for all. NDI envisions a world where democracy and freedom prevail, with dignity for all. This includes the on-line space, and around the world, NDI empowers our partners to create an information space that enables democracy. Read more about NDI
DemTech, a department within the National Democratic Institute, leads the institute-wide efforts in addressing the impacts of technology on democracy, the use of technology in democratic development and applying human-centered design approaches to democracy programming.
Most Recent Blogs
DemTools: Tech tools and Approaches
Democratic processes have struggled to keep up with the rapid pace of technological change, but the COVID-19 pandemic has forced democratic actors to accelerate their adoption of technology as traditionally in-… Read More
Free Tools for Internet Freedom
In today’s world, the exercise of democracy and human rights relies on access to secure, uncensored participation in the digital space. As society continues to move into the digital realm, the fight to defend human rights and civic space is… Read More
Gaming Democracy
I love games - video, board, card, whatever. I cut my teeth on BBS games (bulletin-board system, online dial-up text-based system, for those who are not ancient) pre-internet, but loved the way even then games could build community. My grade… Read More
