NED · TE D’IVOIRE — 40 grants, $7.3M
Key claim: The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has 40 active grants totaling $7.3 million in Côte d’Ivoire supporting electoral reform, peaceful elections, youth political leadership, and investigative journalism.
Abstract
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has 40 active grants in TE D’IVOIRE totaling $7.3M (public listing as of 2026-07-15). Grantee names are largely withheld for grantee safety (NED duty of care). Sample projects: To promote a comprehensive reform framework to strengthen electoral processes, the organization will establish a task force to evaluate electoral system laws and institutions, propose electoral CÔ Supporting Democratic Initiatives for Peaceful and Free Elections ($120.0K); Promoting Peaceful and Informed Electoral Participation ($120.0K); Promoting Youth Political Leadership ($60.0K); Fostering Accountability in Public Affairs Through Investigative Journalism ($60.0K).
Why this matters
Côte d’Ivoire’s $7.3M NED portfolio concentrates on electoral reform and peaceful elections ahead of contested political cycles, making it one of NED’s more substantial West Africa country programs. The mix of electoral integrity, youth leadership, and investigative journalism funding reflects a recurring NED template for pre-election democracy support in fragile electoral environments.