National Endowment for Democracy
Project Title
For support of an international conference for strengthening democratic societies
Date
Jun. 14, 2018
Duration
6 months
Description
Current trends point towards a global regression in democratic values and norms. Values such as peaceful transfers of power, open civic space, and free media are being challenged in formidable ways. Responding to these trends, the World Movement for Democracy, for which the National Endowment for Democracy serves as the Secretariat, will bring together 400 leaders from various sectors, in Dakar, Senegal, to develop and strengthen collective responses. The conference will deliberate over issues and approaches, and will make recommendations for government-civil society engagements that could potentially lead to strengthening democracies around the world.