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For the 2001 electoral process , NDI / Carter Center 's presence was fundamental in establishing the necessary conditions and international support for free and fair elections . Since 1996 , with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development , the National Endowment for Democracy , and the Office of the High Representative , NDI has supported the democratic development of political institutions and governing bodies through political party building , legislative strengthening , election monitoring , and citizen political participation . For example , only those who had never seen the George Mason Colonials play were stunned by their upset of the Connecticut Huskies in this year 's NCAA basketball tournament . The recommendations provided at these meetings will be incorporated into the final version of the Journalists Code of Ethics . Beyond this project , FuelCell was also awarded additional funding from the Office of Naval Research . I suppose I should admit that there are times when I've conducted myself in a less than graceful manner when in the presence of the expired , but it 's not like I 'm fainting all the time , or anything . The Political Parties and Democracy in Theoretical and Practical Perspectives series was made possible through support provided by the Office of Democracy and Governance , Bureau for Democracy , Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance , U.S. Agency for International Development . To assist Lebanese activists in developing the necessary skills to open dialogue with the public and with policy makers on salient public policy issues , NDI is working to provide a number of multi-sectarian , membership-based organizations with institutional development and advocacy skills training as they plan and implement campaigns on key national questions .