Knowledge and Innovation Programme 2016

In the period 2016-2020, the NIMD country programmes will remain at the heart of NIMD’s work; NIMD is convinced that transformational change processes can only be realised and sustained through country programmes. To inform its programmes, and in particular to design effective strategies that respond to complex and rapidly changing political environments, NIMD will further deepen its knowledge base, invest in its skills-set and develop tools and instruments regarding interparty dialogue, capacity strengthening, political culture, gender equality & inclusion. As part of its knowledge agenda, NIMD will also specifically work on strengthening its strategies, skills and expertise tailored to working in fragile and conflict affected settings in recognition that working in such sensitive contexts requires a tailored approach. Furthermore, to embrace new thinking about participatory democracy and the effect of modern technology on citizens’ engagement in policy and political processes, NIMD will also invest in innovation.