Regional Training in Sofia Strengthens Evidence-Based Policymaking and Parliamentary Skills

From July 3–5, 2026, in Sofia, Bulgaria, NDI’s regional Democratic Empowerment program brought together 18 MPs, candidates and parliamentary advisors from across the Western Balkans for a regional public policy training. The program focused on evidence-based policymaking, inclusive public outreach, political compromise and coalition building, parliamentary research, and effective communication of complex policy reforms to citizens.