Global State of Democracy Initiative
Launched by International IDEA, the GSoD Initiative brings together a robust set of products that provides data and analysis about democracy worldwide.
Its goal is to contribute to the public debate on democracy and to inform policy interventions aimed at strengthening democratic governance.
Discover our knowledge products for a comprehensive view of global
democratic trends.
Democracy Tracker
An interactive tool, updated monthly, offering concise reports on democracy-related events across the globe.
GSoD Indices
An annually updated data set measuring diverse aspects of democracy worldwide since 1975, with filtering and visualization tools.
Publications
In-depth research and expert perspectives exploring democratic trends, challenges and opportunities.
Democracy Notes
Blog posts featuring analysis and commentary from International IDEA's experts on democracy and human rights.
A Conceptual Framework for
Democracy
International IDEA defines democracy as popular control over public decision-making and decision-makers, combined with equality among citizens in exercising that control.
This understanding is structured through a comprehensive conceptual framework that divides democracy into four main categories and five related factors and subfactors. This framework guides the analysis and reporting within the Global State of Democracy Initiative, ensuring a clear and consistent approach to evaluating the health of democracy worldwide.
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We help shape democracy
The Global State of Democracy Initiative supports regional partnerships, policy reforms and advocacy efforts that strengthen democratic governance where it's needed most.
This work contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 16, promoting peace, justice and strong institutions.
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