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From 1998 to 2001 , the Institute offered members of parliament and party leaders the opportunity to exchange practical information on party organizing , communications and constituency outreach with their international peers via in-country workshops and study missions . The fact that she wanted to be closer to her mother , who was recovering from an industrial accident , did n't make it any easier . NDI has conducted workshops , sponsored town hall meetings with representatives from national NGOs , local civil society , elected officials and representatives of the central administration , engaged and fostered youth participation , and conducted a variety of activities to promote women 's political participation during Mauritania 's transition period . The judges were all impressed with her rendition of " Thing Called Love , " and were especially impressed that Nicole has managed to balance a budding music career with motherhood , calling her " a continued inspiration . The head of government , the Emir , appoints Ministers and Cabinet members , with a 50 member National Assembly elected by popular vote . Throughout the elections , NDI conducted a variety of campaign schools and consultations that concentrated on applicable skills such as : organizing a campaign team , building a field organization , campaign planning , targeting and research , developing and implementing a voter contact strategy , communications strategies , selecting and preparing candidates , and fundraising .