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Thirty years after the start of the "third wave" of democratization, the Region has made significant steps forward, particularly in the area of electoral democracy. Yet the combed benefits of democratic health and economic wealth have not filtered through to all sections of society. Coupled with some of the world's highest levels of inequality this has shaken people's confidence in the consequences of democracy.

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International IDEA works with democratic institutions throughout Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region to increase the effectiveness and legitimacy of democracy, and support gender equality in politics. The LAC Programme has become recognized as a significant intellectual partner, as well as an agenda setter, and in many countries as an expert provider of technical assistance. Read more

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