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Sep
12
2022
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Paraguay has been making continuous efforts to consolidate its democratic institutions since the instauration of the regime in 1989. An ample political consensus allowed for the drafting and adoption...
Sep
12
2022
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The women’s training programme, led by the national electoral management body in cooperation with International IDEA, earned an Honorable Mention in the Gender Equality category in the first edition...
Mar
10
2022
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International IDEA views the Summit for Democracy as a strategic opportunity to place democracy at the front and center of the global agenda. The war in Ukraine underscores, even more, the need for...
Nov
30
2020
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International IDEA celebrated its 25th Anniversary on the 19-20 of November through a 25-hour conference, "Democracy Now and Next." During the meeting, the Institute showcased its thematic expertise...
Nov
30
2020
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Venezuela has scheduled parliamentary elections for 6 December where it will completely renew its National Assembly for a five-year term. Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB) and International...
Apr
29
2020
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Web tool engages young voters in Bolivia’s elections
Apr
29
2020
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Pushing gender parity and youth participation to the forefront of the political agenda
Apr
29
2020
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Creating a culture of democracy to re-envision the Monzón Valley’s future
Apr
29
2020
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A Digital Ethical Commitment was the result of a collective effort to improve public information sharing
Apr
29
2020
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Multi-level technical assistance in governance builds bridges between Cochabamba’s regional and municipal authorities
Apr
29
2020
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As a founding member of the Global Network on Electoral Justice, International IDEA addresses electoral justice and equality. Photos credit: International IDEA
Mar
04
2020
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International IDEA and the Electoral Tribunal of the Republic of Panama have a long history of cooperation. Since the first days of the Panamanian democratic transition, both institutions have worked...
Jun
24
2019
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International IDEA published the Agenda of Proposals for Public Politics (APPP) in 2018, a vision for national development in Bolivia guided by the issues that challenge and motivate the younger...
Jun
02
2016
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On 15 May the Dominican Republic held its most complex elections since 1994. On this occasion, not only were the president and vice president elected, but also all the members of the lower house, the...
May
20
2016
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Campaign finance is a key issue for the quality of a democracy. The inescapable fact is that while democracy has no price, it does have an operating cost. The use of economic resources is an...
Apr
27
2016
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Dr. Daniel Zovatto, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, International IDEA On 10 April, for the first time in modern history, Peru held its fourth consecutive democratic election...
Apr
07
2016
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Back on a contested electoral process Following a tumultuous end of 2015 and start of 2016 Haiti’s President Michel Martelly and the presidents of the two chambers of parliament brokered a deal in...
Apr
07
2016
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Back on a contested electoral process Following a tumultuous end of 2015 and start of 2016 Haiti’s President Michel Martelly and the presidents of the two chambers of parliament brokered a deal in...
Mar
07
2016
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Considerable progress has been made in women’s political participation in recent years. It seems that many countries in the world are seeking gender parity in politics but the question is how close...