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26
2019
26
2019
News Article
"Coming into my role, I had a good measure of confidence in my abilities and what I’d bring to the [National Electoral] Board.
Jul
22
2019
22
2019
Commentary
Abiy Ahmed's ambitious reform agenda cannot succeed unless the office of the Attorney General is depoliticised.
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Jul
09
2019
09
2019
Commentary
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Jun
27
2019
27
2019
Commentary
Protesters are demanding change in Sudan and Algeria. But what are the prospects for meaningful reform?
Months of massive protests led to the presidents of both Algeria and Sudan being forced from...
Jun
19
2019
19
2019
News Article
In the Gambia, significant political reforms are taking place, in an atmosphere of dialogue.
Jun
10
2019
10
2019
Commentary
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May
10
2019
10
2019
News Article
If one country can globally exemplify the power of social media in politics, that is Tunisia. In 2011, the 25 years of Ben Ali regime were put to an end by a popular revolution that was, in part,...
May
08
2019
08
2019
Commentary
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Apr
18
2019
18
2019
News Article
The EU and International IDEA Sign a Project to Support Dialogues in Political Processes in Ethiopia
The agreement that sets the foundation for the International IDEA EU-funded project entitled, “Establishing an Environment for Inclusive, Knowledge-based Dialogue on the Political Process in Ethiopia...
Mar
11
2019
11
2019
News Article
International IDEA and the Government of Germany signed on 11 March 2019, a grant agreement for the implementation of the project “Working Towards a New Era in the Protection of Fundamental Rights”...
Jan
28
2019
28
2019
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Nineteen African countries are scheduled to hold either a presidential, parliamentary or local council elections in 2019. Political finance regulations play a major role on the continent to ensure...
Nov
21
2018
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2018
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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on November 17 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (...
Nov
07
2018
07
2018
Commentary
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Sep
21
2018
21
2018
News Article
Democracy is pivotal in the pursuit for peace. The global conflict-prevention agenda that the UN Secretary-General seems committed to revitalizing is largely based on this assumption.
Sep
21
2018
21
2018
Commentary
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Aug
31
2018
31
2018
News Article
A delegation of 15 young Zimbabwean leaders visited International IDEA’s Stockholm headquarters on 20 August to discuss the state of Zimbabwean democracy, the recent elections and the prospects for...
Aug
29
2018
29
2018
News Article
To further discuss the establishment of a gender electoral network in the Arab region, the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (Arab EMBs), the UNDP and the International Institute for...
Jul
17
2018
17
2018
News Article
It is often said that the revolution that consequently overthrew Ben Ali’s regime in Tunisia in 2011 was one that belonged to younger generations. In fact, the presence of young people in the events...
May
21
2018
21
2018
News Article
بالتعاون مع الهيئة العليا المستقلة للانتخابات التونسية (ISIE) وبدعم مشترك من المؤسسة الدولية للديمقراطية والانتخابات (International IDEA) ومشروع المساعدة الانتخابية الإقليمي التابع لبرنامج الأمم...
May
18
2018
18
2018
News Article
In light of the successful Exploratory mission conducted to observe the municipal elections in Jordan (2017), in collaboration with the Tunisia Independent High Authority for Election (ISIE) and with...