What will democracy in Southern Africa look like in 2043? Access and download International IDEA’s Southern Africa foresight report to learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3OTLUio

Southern Africa is consistently Africa’s best performing subregion in many areas of #democracy. A new report from International IDEA explores future democratic challenges and opportunities in the subregion over the course of the next 20 years. Read more here ➡️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

💡 Can decentralization advance #genderequality? This report examines how decentralization can create opportunities for women to engage in shaping policies and #governance through #advocacy and implementation. Read more ⬇️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

🌍 How can democracies safeguard #elections during natural hazards? International IDEA's case study examines how Alberta & the Northern Territories managed wildfires before the 2023 elections, highlighting key lessons on preparedness & #electoralintegrity. Read ➡️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

Women’s representation in Africa’s parliaments has inched forward - a 1% increase since 2021. At this rate, #gender parity won’t be reached until 2100. Yet, 41 countries now have quotas, with #Rwanda leading and #Nigeria among the lowest. Read more ⬇️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

🔎 How is #Myanmar’s ethnic diversity distributed at the subnational level? This report maps ethnic composition and explores Myanmar’s administrative evolution - shedding light on Myanmar’s complex societal make-up. Read more ⬇️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

Myanmar is one of the countries worst affected by #climatechange and one of the least equipped to improve its #resilience without external support. 💡 Get an overview of #Myanmar’s environment and climate -related governance challenges here ⬇️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

📣Our new case study explores Sweden’s approach to #electionsecurity, focusing on collaboration, risk prevention, and crisis response. Treating #elections as critical infrastructure, #Sweden offers valuable lessons for safeguarding #democracy. Read more ➡️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

🗳️ Ballot papers are at the heart of every #election offering #voters a choice & serving as a powerful democratic symbol. International IDEA latest Technical Paper explores key considerations in their design, accessibility, security, simplicity & more. Read here ➡️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

Most countries regulate #politicalfinance – but loopholes, weak enforcement, and digital threats remain. International IDEA's new report explores how better laws, digital tools, and cooperation can protect #democracy. Read more ➡️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.… #PoliticalFinance #Transparency

Democratic backsliding is a #global issue, with distinct challenges in #Asia. International IDEA’s new report focuses on institutional resilience to counteract governmental measures that undermine #democracy. Read more➡️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

How did #COVIDー19 emergency responses affect #democracy? This Brief draws insights on case studies from 🇲🇾🇳🇿🇵🇬🇰🇷🇸🇬 showing how limiting legislatures weakened opposition voices and how outcomes differed in presidential vs. parliamentary systems. Read ➡️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

💡 How did unelected institutions shape state responses to #COVIDー19? This Brief explores the roles of courts, health agencies and international bodies as sources of expertise, enforcement, oversight and bridging national and global levels. Read more ➡️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

🌎 Our planet is at a crossroads. International IDEA’s new tool helps lawmakers, researchers and civil society turn big-picture environmental goals into practical steps for constitutional reform. Explore more here ⬇️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

2024’s super-cycle of #elections wasn’t just historic in scale—it revealed global challenges to electoral integrity. International IDEA & Electoral Integrity Project’s new report shares global insights and lessons for election experts, researchers & engaged citizens. Read⬇️ bit.ly/3FLhyhj

📢 Global Election Monitor (GEM) – the first interactive platform tracking 50+ national #elections during the 2024 super-cycle year. Want to learn more? 🔍 Explore the platform: idea.int/global-electio… 📘 Read the Codebook: doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

📣Who holds power in conflict-affected states where state authority is fragmented? This new paper explores the role of substate actors and why national-level processes must be grounded in local realities to be effective.

🌍 What happens when natural hazards hit #elections? In 2024, floods and landslides hit Bosnia and Herzegovina during the electoral period. This case study reveals how planning and preparedness protect #democracy in times of crisis. Read more ➡️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…

🌏 In contexts where control over territory is contested, governance is often fragmented and shaped by local realities. A new International IDEA paper examines six dimensions of #localgovernance and their role in peace & constitution-making processes. Read more ⬇️ doi.org/10.31752/idea.…