Page 385 - A READY RECKONER

Brief Profiles of Countries, EMBs and Partner Organisations of A-WEB

NDI and its local partners work to promote openness and cesses; and protection of fundamental political rights, es-
accountability in government by building political and civ- pecially in societies with closing political space.
ic organizations, safeguarding elections, and promoting
citizen participation. The Institute brings together individ- DI works to support accountable government systems
uals and groups to share ideas, knowledge, experiences and institutions that are responsive, effective, and trans-
and expertise that can be adapted to the needs of individ- parent. We promote the rule of law; institutional strength-
ual countries. ening and reform; public financial management; local
governance and decentralization; transparency and ac-
countability; anti-corruption efforts; legislative strength-
ening; citizen advocacy and engagement for improved
governance and service delivery; and media strengthen-
ing for government oversight.

USAID-U.S. AGENCy FOR
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Regions where NDI works USAID leads international development and humanitari-
an efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen dem-
ocratic governance and help people progress beyond as-
sistance.

Assistance to Foreign Countries
U.S. foreign assistance has always had the twofold pur-
DEMOCRACy INTERNATIONAL pose of furthering America’s interests while improving
lives in the developing world. USAID carries out U.S. for-
We are committed to supporting active citizens, respon- eign policy by promoting broad-scale human progress at
sive governments, and engaged civil society and political the same time it expands stable, free societies, creates
organizations to achieve a more peaceful, democratic markets and trade partners for the United States, and
world. By developing and using new knowledge, tools, fosters good will abroad.
and approaches, we change people’s lives and improve USAID works in over 100 countries to:
development assistance in fundamental ways. To do this,  Promote Global Health
Democracy International works in four core practice ar-
eas: Politics, Governance, Peace & Resilience, and Learn-  Support Global Stability
ing.  Provide Humanitarian Assistance

DI supports political systems around the world to be re-  Catalyze Innovation and Partnership
sponsive, inclusive, and competitive. We support elec-  Empower Women and Girls
tion administration and reform; domestic and interna-
tional election observation; political party, and legislative
strengthening; civic and voter education; political em-
powerment of marginalized groups; civil society advo-
cacy and strengthening related to articulating interests;
media strengthening and freedom related to political pro-

365

00 A-WEB Book-1.indb 365 18-09-2020 15:43:18