INTERNATIONAL IDEA

SUPPORTING DEMOCRACY WORLDWIDE

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance is an intergovernmental organization.
Its programmes aim to:

  • Provide knowledge to democracy builders
  • Provide policy development and analysis
  • Support democratic reform

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International IDEA in the World

World Africa Americas Arab world Europe UN Asia International IDEA at the UN Africa Latin America & the Caribbean Arab world Asia-Pacific
Democracy and Development

Democracy and Development

International IDEA aims to strengthen political institutions to deliver on development.

Electoral Processes

Electoral Processes

International IDEA provides support for making electoral administration more professional.

Constitution Building Processes

Constitution Building Processes

International IDEA supports inclusive and participatory constitution-building processes

Political Parties, Participation and Representation

Political Parties, Participation and Representation

Representative democracy cannot function properly without parties.

Women Members of the Constituent Assembly: A study on contribution of women in constitution making in Nepal (Nepali)

1 January, 2012

Women Members of the Constituent Assembly: A study on contribution of women in constitution making in Nepal (Nepali)

Presents the stories of the 197 women Constituent Assembly members in Nepal.

Women Members of the Constituent Assembly: A study on contribution of women in constitution making in Nepal

1 January, 2012

Women Members of the Constituent Assembly: A study on contribution of women in constitution making in Nepal

Presents the stories of the 197 women Constituent Assembly members in Nepal.

Democracy, Peace and Security: The Role of the UN

31 December, 2011

Democracy, Peace and Security: The Role of the UN

Highlights key recommendations from round table on the United Nation’s role in promoting democracy, peace and security.

A Practical Guide to Constitution Building

15 December, 2011

A Practical Guide to Constitution Building

This Guide offers a wide range of world examples of how constitutions develop and how their development can establish and entrench democratic values.

Drug policy in the Andes. Seeking humane and effective alternatives (Spanish)

5 December, 2011

Drug policy in the Andes. Seeking humane and effective alternatives (Spanish)

A contribution to current discussions on drugs and organized crime in the Andean Region.

2 February, 2012

IDEA Secretary-General in Myanmar; meets with parliament and Aung San Suu Kyi

Vidar Helgesen is visiting Myanmar, 30 January – 2 February 2012, to explore how International IDEA can support the democratic transition process underway in the country.

25 January, 2012

Egypt: Now is when it really starts

Today, we congratulate the Egyptian people on the first anniversary of their revolution. A year after the enormous crowds gathered at Tahrir Square, much has happened and much remains to be done.

12 January, 2012

Tunisia: setting an example

A year ago Tunisia set an example for the Arab World – and the world beyond – in demonstrating that no autocracy is ultimately immune to the popular demand for democracy.

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GEPPAL - Gender and political parties in Latin America

GEPPAL - Gender and political parties in Latin America

Provides comparative data on women and men in political parties in Latin America, based on a survey of 94 political parties from 18 countries.

International Women's Day 2011

International Women's Day 2011

International IDEA commemorates International Women's Day on 8 March 2011 along with the rest of the world. This year marks the centenary of dedicating a day exclusively to the celebration of the world's women.

شبكــة المعـرفـــة الانتـخابـــــية (ACE)

شبكــة المعـرفـــة الانتـخابـــــية (ACE)

شبكة أيس للمعرفة الانتخابية هي دليــــلك الى عالم الانتخابات . تعزز شبكة أيس مصداقية وشفافية العمليات الانتخابية.

ACE Electoral Knowledge Network

ACE Electoral Knowledge Network

Your Portal to the World of Elections

Quota Project

Quota Project

Global Database of Quotas for Women

Unified Database

Unified Database

Community-supported democracy and election data

State of Democracy Network

State of Democracy Network

Helps citizens to assess the quality of their democracy

Voter Turnout

Voter Turnout

A global collection of voter turnout statistics

iKNOW Politics

iKNOW Politics

The International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics

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