Myanmar’s democratic blueprint takes shape against the odds
Woman protests in Myanmar. Credit: The Myanmar Photo Collective – Visualrebellion.org
International IDEA’s Building Federal Democracy in Myanmar Programme has become a driving force in the country’s post-coup push for a democratic future. Despite conflict and fragmentation, the programme helped institutions involved in the democracy movement chart a transitional constitutional path and spur the adoption of six new state and regional constitutional frameworks. Through targeted governance support, mediation and dialogue, International IDEA broke deadlocks and strengthened coordination across the democratic movement.
The Institute’s civic education and inclusion work brought more women, youth, Rohingya and persons with disabilities into the process. Across 399 activities, International IDEA reached over 14,600 people directly and more than half a million online. Strategic UN and regional advocacy kept Myanmar firmly on the global agenda and built consensus to reject the junta’s staged 2025–2026 elections.
International IDEA’s technical expertise, financial assistance and strong cooperation,
particularly in standing with us against the sham election and advocating for federal democracy, have been invaluable to our movement and to the people of Myanmar.
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