International IDEA

Supporting democracy worldwide

2020 OUTCOME REPORT

"In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, International IDEA rapidly shifted its priorities and working practices. The outcome stories in this report give an account of how the organization successfully inspired and supported democratic actors throughout these challenging times". --Secretary-General Kevin Casas-Zamora

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A day in the life of a mentor

Since 2018 International IDEA has been providing mentorship and guidance to local governments in Nepal through its Coherence Program. This video tells a story of what a normal day in the life of a local government mentor looks like.

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Upcoming Events

24 June 2021

Virtual

Webinar: Which traits make a CSO an electoral activist?

A strong civil society is recognized as an important contributor to both launching and sustaining a transition to democratic governance. The role of civil society in elections often takes the form of support for the institutional processes of a democratic election as well as the more substantive empowerment of a democratic electorate. Civil society does,...

7 July 2021

Online

Almedalen Democracy Summit 2021 - Bridging the Chasm

In recognition of the Swedish Parliament’s ongoing 100-year jubilee of the democratic process, the Stockholm Philanthropy Symposium, International IDEA, International YOUTH Think Tank, and Athens Democracy Forum have joined forces to organize the Almedalen Democracy Summit.

27 July 2020

Understanding 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 at the local, national and global level. What does this mean for immediate decisions on elections and how does it shape the adjustments made around governance and emergency powers?