SHARESep
28
2018
28
2018
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The Office of International IDEA to the European Union celebrated the International Day of Democracy (15 September) by co-organizing a high-level conference on, ‘EU leadership for democracy’, at the...
Jun
01
2018
01
2018
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No model of democratic governance can be inclusive and sustainable without ensuring dialogue and solidarity between generations.
May
23
2018
23
2018
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In Brussels, the European Commission has started the process of preparing for the next European Union (EU) Multi-annual Financial Framework (EU MFF 2021-2027) or simply called the EU Budget, with the...
Mar
05
2018
05
2018
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The advancement of gender equality and the political empowerment of women has been for many years a struggle that is faced not only at the highest political levels, but that has its roots in the...
Oct
24
2017
24
2017
News Article
Regional director of International IDEA proposes a never again approach to impunity in Latin America
To mark its 40th anniversary, the Latin American Program of the Woodrow Wilson Center organized a conference to discuss the domestic and international challenges confronting Latin America, which saw...
Oct
18
2017
18
2017
News Article
Yachts. Cars. Cash. Around 3.5 million euro held by former Tunisian President, Ben Ali, was returned to the country in May 2015 after Swiss authorities joined efforts with their Tunisian counterparts...
Oct
04
2017
04
2017
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On Friday 29 September 2017, the Secretary-General of International IDEA, Mr Yves Leterme, travelled to Sopot, Poland, in order to participate in a panel discussion at the yearly European Forum for...
Aug
09
2017
09
2017
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Governance in states that combine different levels of government is often more complex than in other types of state and, at the same time, it offers a greater possibility of democratic exercise in...
Aug
09
2017
09
2017
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Dr Daniel Zovatto, Regional Director of International IDEA Latin America and Caribbean region hosted a working meeting with the Ambassador of Peru Hon. Mr Jorge Valdez and Mr Sergio Bitar, member of...
Jul
26
2017
26
2017
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Democratic experiments such as the “Spitzenkandidaten” and individual European political party membership[1] are new to the EU political scene, and have both supporters and critics. Many hope that...
Jul
21
2017
21
2017
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Corruption not only erodes public trust in government and democratic institutions, it also affects negatively budgets and national economies. The European Commission seeks to enhance public trust in...
May
19
2017
19
2017
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International IDEA participated along with electoral justice authorities of several countries, the UNDP, the OAS and IFES in a meeting of the founding members of the World Network of Electoral...
Mar
10
2017
10
2017
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Education, increased awareness on the need to have women running for political leadership positions, overcoming traditional challenges based on stereotypes and understanding the difference between...
Sep
15
2015
15
2015
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Given recent actions by some countries to hamper the efforts of civil society actors, this 15th of September provides a crucial opportunity to highlight the key role that a strong civil society plays...
Aug
18
2015
18
2015
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On 18 August 2015, International IDEA and the Electoral Commissions Forum of the SADC countries (ECF SADC) signed a memorandum of understanding formalizing the partnership between the two...
Feb
27
2014
27
2014
News Article
Regional organizations are key players in efforts to promote gender equality. Most have set up legal and institutional frameworks to address gender equality, including women’s political empowerment....