# Rally for Democracy and Progress > political party in Niger **Wikidata**: [Q1020868](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1020868) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rally_for_Democracy_and_Progress_(Niger)) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/rally-for-democracy-and-progress-q1020868 ## Summary Rally for Democracy and Progress is a political party in Niger that was founded in 1997 and is chaired by Hamid Algabid. It seeks to influence government policy and participate in legislation as a registered political party. ## Key Facts - Founded (inception): 1997 - Chairperson: Hamid Algabid - Country: Niger - Headquarters: Niger - Color: bisque - Aliases: Rassemblement pour la Démocratie et le Progrès, RDP-Jama’a, Rassemblement pour la Démocratie et le Progrès‑Jama’a, RDP-Jama'a - Instance of: political party - Wikidata description: political party in Niger - VIAF ID: 127144050 - Freebase ID: /m/082myz - Library of Congress Authority ID: nr2006018995 - Sitelink count: 6 - Member category: Category:Rally for Democracy and Progress (Niger) politicians - Wikipedia title: Rally for Democracy and Progress (Niger) - Commons category: RDP-Jama’a - Wikipedia language editions: commons, de, en, fr, it, ru - Related class description: political party — organization that seeks to influence government policy and actions and be elected to directly take part in government or legislation (sitelink_count: 181) ## FAQs **What is Rally for Democracy and Progress?** It is a political party in Niger that aims to influence government policy and gain elected office to participate in legislation. **When was Rally for Democracy and Progress established?** The party was founded in 1997. **Who leads Rally for Democracy and Progress?** Hamid Algabid serves as the chairperson of the party. **Where is the headquarters of Rally for Democracy and Progress located?** The party’s headquarters is situated in Niger. **In which language editions does Rally for Democracy and Progress have a Wikipedia presence?** It has Wikipedia articles in the commons, German (de), English (en), French (fr), Italian (it), and Russian (ru) editions. **What are some of the alternative names used for Rally for Democracy and Progress?** The party is also known as Rassemblement pour la Démocratie et le Progrès, RDP-Jama’a, Rassemblement pour la Démocratie et le Progrès‑Jama’a, and RDP-Jama'a. **What external identifiers are assigned to Rally for Democracy and Progress?** It has a VIAF ID of 127144050, a Freebase ID of /m/082myz, and a Library of Congress Authority ID of nr2006018995. **What visual characteristic is associated with Rally for Democracy and Progress?** The party’s designated color is bisque. ## Why It Matters Rally for Democracy and Progress matters because it is an organized political entity operating within Niger’s multiparty system, seeking to shape public policy and gain representation in governmental institutions. As a political party, it provides a platform for citizens to participate in democratic processes, advocate for specific policy agendas, and contest elections. Its existence contributes to the pluralism of Niger’s political landscape, offering voters an alternative choice and helping to ensure that diverse interests can be articulated and pursued through legal, electoral channels. ## Notable For - Founded in 1997, marking its establishment during Niger’s late‑1990s political opening - Led by chairperson Hamid Algabid, a prominent Nigerien political figure - Recognized by its distinctive bisque color in visual branding - Listed under multiple aliases reflecting its French‑language name and common abbreviations - Present in six language editions of Wikipedia, indicating international documentation - Assigned external authority identifiers (VIAF, Freebase, Library of Congress) that facilitate cross‑referencing in library and data systems - Classified as a political party, the fundamental organization type for influencing government policy and seeking elected office ## Body ### Overview Rally for Democracy and Progress is a political party based in Niger. Its core purpose, as defined by the broader class of political parties, is to influence government policy and actions and to be elected to directly take part in government or legislation. ### Founding and History - The party was established in 1997 (inception: 1997). - No further historical details are provided in the source material. ### Leadership - The chairperson of Rally for Democracy and Progress is Hamid Algabid. - This leadership role is supported by a reference linking to a German Wikipedia entry on the party’s alliance. ### Headquarters and Geographic Scope - The party’s headquarters is located in Niger. - Its country of operation is Niger, which also serves as the location of its headquarters. ### Identification and External Identifiers - VIAF ID: 127144050 - Freebase ID: /m/082myz - Library of Congress Authority ID: nr2006018995 - These identifiers are each accompanied by a reference to the same source (P143: Q48183). ### Visual Identity - The party’s official color is bisque. - This color specification is referenced via a Wikipedia edit link. ### Aliases and Naming - Official aliases include: - Rassemblement pour la Démocratie et le Progrès - RDP-Jama’a - Rassemblement pour la Démocratie et le Progrès‑Jama’a - RDP-Jama'a - These names reflect variations in French orthography and common abbreviations. ### Classification and Categorization - Instance of: political party - Wikidata description: political party in Niger - Member category: Category:Rally for Democracy and Progress (Niger) politicians - The related class description notes that a political party is an organization that seeks to influence government policy and actions and be elected to directly take part in government or legislation, with a sitelink count of 181 for the class. ### Wikipedia and Commons Presence - Wikipedia title: Rally for Democracy and Progress (Niger) - Commons category: RDP-Jama’a - The party is documented in the following language editions of Wikipedia: commons, de, en, fr, it, ru. - This indicates a multilingual presence across six major language communities. ### Related Concepts - The entry is linked to the broader concept of “political party” as a class, which has a sitelink count of 181, showing extensive cross‑wiki usage for the category. All facts presented above are drawn exclusively from the provided source material; no external information has been added.