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NEW: COVID-19 and DEMOCRACY

The spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is changing how we lead our lives and how political leaders are making decisions. What does this mean for immediate decisions on elections and how does it shape the adjustments made around governance and emergency powers?  International IDEA provides analysis and commentary on COVID-19 and Democracy.

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Webinar: Democracy's resiliency in times of world crisis

What challenges and opportunities can you highlight for democratic resiliency in times of emergencies, like the COVID-19 pandemic? A webinar with the Secretaries-General from the Community of Democracies, International IDEA, and the Organization of American States,...

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What's New

May
28
2020
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Image credit: International IDEA

Advancing the Dialogue among Young People in the era of COVID-19 and Challenges to Democracy
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May
28
2020
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Image credit: Nick Fewings@Unsplash

Court ruling may deepen divisions in Kosovo
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May
20
2020
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Image credit: Arlington County@flickr

Bring back the experts – how the coronavirus crisis might help stem populism
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May
19
2020
Image Credit: National Election Commission, South Korea

Image Credit: National Election Commission, South Korea  

Adapting elections to COVID-19: five key questions for decision makers
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3 June 2020
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THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON DEMOCRACY
The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has rapidly changed the world, and its repercussions will continue to unfold in the months and years to come. Political leaders at all levels are responding to this crisis with an unprecedented set of measures aimed to curb the spread of the virus, protect public health and save the economy. Whilst the use of...
3 June 2020
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Upholding Electoral Integrity in Southern Africa within the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
National elections are scheduled to take place in Malawi, Seychelles and Tanzania later this year, whilst Namibia will be holding regional council and local authorities elections. The Southern Africa region, like other parts of the continent, has seen a gradual increase in the spread of the Corona virus. The Africa Centre for Disease Control (ACDC) updates...
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9 June 2020
Online
Webinar: Democracy in the times of Corona
The Embassy of Sweden in Seoul and International IDEA are co-hosting a webinar on how to protect democracy during the outbreak of COVID-19, sharing examples and experiences from Australia, the Republic of Korea and Sweden. The Drive for Democracy is a key focus area for the Swedish Government. The initiative aims to provide support to the institutions,...
 
 
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19 November 2019

The Global State of Democracy 2019

The Global State of Democracy 2019: Addressing the Ills, Reviving the Promise, the second edition of International IDEA’s flagship report is available. 

What is the condition of democracy in your country or region, and how can you improve it?

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