IDEA has collected and produced a number of information databases on different areas of democracy and elections worldwide.
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IDEA Databases and Networks
Several of International IDEAs key databases are now brought together under one common interface so that navigation and appearance (maps, tables, menus, etc.) are common for all. It is also possible for users to contribute to updating and improving the quality of each database and to customize their own data.
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The State of Democracy assessment methodology (SoD) is a tool intended for use by citizens to assess the quality of their democracy, and define priority areas for policy and democratic reform. The network website includes an interactive version of the Democracy Assessment Framework, a collection of Assessments conducted around the world, the home of the Expert Network, as well as interviews, related publications, links and an Ask the Expert feature.
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Addressed to reconciliation practitioners, analysts and policy makers, the Reconciliation Resource Network (RRN) serves as an online forum for sharing information, best practices, links and other resources. In addition, the RRN also provides a forum for structured, searchable discussion of emerging issues, challenges and trends in the field of reconciliation.
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The International IDEA database on Political Finance Laws and Regulations contains information on the laws on funding of political parties for more than 100 countries in the world. That makes it the largest collection of such information available.
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The International IDEA Voter Turnout Website contains the most comprehensive global collection of political participation statistics available. Regularly updated voter turnout figures for national presidential and parliamentary elections since 1945 are presented country by country, using both the number of registered voters and voting age population as indicators. Where available, we also include the spoilt ballot rate for each election. Included also are the most recent indicators of literacy and human development, along with the type of electoral system currently used and whether voting is compulsory or not.
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The choice of electoral system is one of the most important institutional decisions for any democracy. Electoral systems define and structure the rules of the political game; they help determine who is elected, how a campaign is fought, the role of political parties, and most importantly, who governs. Furthermore, the choice of an electoral system can help to "engineer" specific outcomes, such as to encourage cooperation and accommodation in a divided society.
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A database of information compiled about various aspects of civic education programmes in democratic countries all over the world. Researchers in many countries have been collaborating with IDEA staff in this major effort.
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Partnership Networks
This database provides comparative data on women and men in political parties in Latin America, based on a survey of 94 political parties from 18 countries in the region. This is a joint International IDEA and the Inter-American Development Bank initiative.
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International IDEA, the Stockholm University, and the Inter-Parliamentary Union are producing a comparative knowledge and resources on their implementation and impact of quotas for women. This website provides information on the various types of quotas in existence today, detailing the percentages and targets in countries where they are applicable. This database is intended as a working research tool.
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The Administration and Cost of Elections (ACE) Electronic Publication represents the first-ever attempt to provide a globally accessible information resource on election administration. It provides user-friendly, operationally oriented information on options, detailed procedures, alternative solutions and the administrative and cost implications associated with organising elections.
A systematic collection of how countries actually manage their elections (used to be called EPIC) is now integrated in the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network. By presenting information about electoral systems, electoral management, legislative framework, voter registration, voter education and other related topics in a wide range of countries, users are able to compare, and identify common practice within electoral administration.
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The International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics (iKNOW Politics) is the first virtual network linking women in politics throughout the world. Drawing on a database of over 100 experts on women in politics, this innovative global platform was specifically designed to promote gender-sensitive governance and advance the role and number of women in political and public life.
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BRIDGE is the most comprehensive professional development course available in election administration. It has been developed by electoral administrators themselves, people with wide experience of elections in many different countries and contexts. It improves the skills, knowledge, and confidence both of election professionals and key stakeholders in the electoral process including members of the media, political parties, and electoral observers.
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AGORA, the Portal for Parliamentary Development (joint UNDP-NDI-IDEA-WBI project), is a one-stop reference centre and hub for knowledge sharing on parliamentary development. This multilateral, global initiative brings together parliamentarians, parliamentary staff, donors, practitioners, as well as academics, civil society and the media.
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ConstitutionNet was established as a joint initiative of International IDEA and Interpeace and is maintained by IDEA with funding from the Government of Norway. It aims to service the knowledge needs of an expanding group of those involved in constitution building.
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