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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 to support gender equality in politics. The LAC Programme is a significant partner and an agenda setter in many countries  where it provides expert technical assistance. Read more

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The conference ‘Governing Democratically in a tech-empowered world,’ explored how technology is changing the way democracies function and how to support political institutions (particularly in developing democracies) to adapt to these changes.
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(2013-04-23) In this film, find out more about IDEA's vision and mission, its key impact areas, where it works – with whom and how – to support sustainable democracy worldwide.
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