International IDEA

The International Institute for Democracy & Electoral Assistance is a global inter-governmental organization that supports sustainable #democracy worldwide

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

💡How can democracies protect elections from increasingly sophisticated foreign information manipulation and interference?

@Int_IDEA's Combating Electoral Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (#FIMI) platform brings together research, country analyses and practical resources to support policymakers, election management bodies, civil society, researchers and journalists in addressing these challenges.

Explore the platform and discover the research, resources and country experiences shaping responses to electoral FIMI.

#Democracy #ElectoralIntegrity #InformationIntegrity #FIMI #InternationalIDEA
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Can indigenous traditions help shape the future?

In Cameroon, the Mbessa Indigenous Commissioner for Future Generations supports long-term decision-making and local governance.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/dike6nwfFa

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How can we turn hope for democracy into action?

Hope for democracy becomes meaningful when it is matched with action. In this final reflection from International IDEA’s Reimagining Democracy workshop, a participant considers how empowering future generations can help realise democratic aspirations and build resilience.

Watch the clip below to hear how hope can be translated into democratic action.

#Democracy #ReimaginingDemocracy #DemocraticAction #DemocraticResilience #FutureOfDemocracy #InternationalIDEA

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Can stronger democracies make stronger trading partners?

A new analysis by @Int_IDEA examines whether democratic performance influences the EU’s trade relationships.

🔗Read the full article here:
https://t.co/XfoMrMc7Pr

#Democracy #Trade #EuropeanUnion

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Effective responses to sexual and gender-based violence depend on strong institutions, clear accountability and coordinated action.

In Nigeria, the EU-funded Support to End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (ESGBV) Programme has established its Programme Steering Committee and Programme Technical Committee, creating the governance structures needed to guide implementation and strengthen collaboration across government, civil society and development partners.

With these mechanisms now in place, the programme can advance towards stronger legal and policy frameworks, improved access to survivor-centred justice and support services, and enhanced capacity for civil society and communities to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria.

Read more at the link in the comments.
#InternationalIDEA #GenderEquality #Nigeria #ESGBV #EUInNigeria

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What is sustaining hope for democracy in today’s context?

Even amid democratic backsliding, many people continue to find reasons for hope. In this clip from International IDEA’s Reimagining Democracy workshop, one participant reflects on the sources of optimism that keep democratic renewal possible.

Watch the clip below to hear what gives participants hope for democracy’s future.
#Democracy #ReimaginingDemocracy #DemocraticRenewal #DemocraticResilience #Hope #InternationalIDEA

[IDEA Internacional América Latina y el Caribe @IDEA_INT_LAC]

📢 Democracia Hoy | Edición 10 (mayo-junio 2026)
🗳️ Elecciones bajo presión en América Latina: lecciones desde Colombia 🇨🇴 y Perú 🇵🇪, desafíos de la desinformación y avances en inclusión electoral.
📖 Lea el boletín completo aquí: https://t.co/Sl9yOcuswm
#IDEAInternacional #ALC

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The U.S. Election Assistance Commission has been left without any sitting members, just months before nationwide elections.

@Int_IDEA underscores that stable, independent election institutions are essential to public trust.

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How do constitutions shape natural resource governance in post-conflict settings? 🌿

Our paper explores why natural resource governance is often missing from political settlements and what institutional innovations can help increase levels of financial accountability: https://t.co/thbnfbe2oH

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What does the future of democracy look like when civic space is narrowing?

When civic space narrows, the foundations of democratic participation are put under strain. In this testimonial from International IDEA’s Reimagining Democracy workshop, a participant reflects on why protecting the ability of people and civil society to engage freely remains central to democratic resilience.

Watch the clip below for one perspective on what is at stake when civic space comes under pressure.

#Democracy #CivicSpace #ReimaginingDemocracy #DemocraticResilience #CivilSociety #InternationalIDEA

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Threats to elections are real, and safeguarding democracy is an essential pillar of security—in NATO and beyond.

On 7 July, @Int_IDEA, with support from the @DutchMFA and the @Clingendaelorg, convened a high-level panel discussion, The Ballot Battlefield, Frontline Moldova: Democratic Resilience as First Line of Defence, on the margins of the @NATO Summit 2026 in Ankara as part of the @MunSecConf’s Allies in Ankara partnership. The discussion featured Ms. Tanja Röling, Strategy Director at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Dana Munteanu, Secretary of the @CECMoldova, and was moderated by International IDEA's Director for Europe, Mr. @samvanderstaak.

Drawing on Moldova's recent electoral experience, the panel explored practical lessons for strengthening democratic resilience in an increasingly contested security environment. Key themes included the importance of cross-sector collaboration, leveraging multilateral platforms such as NATO, engaging international partners, maintaining public trust in democratic institutions, and bringing the private sector into the conversation to strengthen resilience against emerging threats.

Photos: MSC/Simon

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What could undermine democratic resilience over the next 10 years?

As part of @Int_IDEA's #ReimaginingDemocracy workshop, participants considered the pressures that could shape democracy in the decade ahead. This testimonial highlights one perspective on one of the risks that matter most.

Watch the clip below to hear the full reflection.
#Democracy #ReimaginingDemocracy #DemocraticBacksliding #DemocraticResilience #FutureOfDemocracy #InternationalIDEA

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FEO launches Political Parties Youth Module Pilot Programme https://t.co/VfXCJVgMrr #FijiElections

[ConstitutionNet @ConstitutionNet]

How can we make our constitutions more inclusive? Our primers explore how they can reflect and acknowledge plural identities, interests, and priorities:

🧩Religion–State Relations: https://t.co/g6SRDVi9rS
🧩Official Language Designation: https://t.co/MTtUPnR1bh
🧩Federalism: https://t.co/bZN3sBdbLX

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Read the full blog post here: https://t.co/8ac0iBqMQs

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What happens when people stop trusting the rules?

In a new commentary, @Int_IDEA's @aliscrut argues that a recent controversy at the FIFA World Cup offers a striking parallel to one of democracy's biggest challenges: the erosion of trust in institutions.

Drawing comparisons between disputes over football decisions and efforts to cast doubt on election outcomes, the piece explores how allegations of manipulation can weaken confidence in rules-based systems, even when evidence is lacking.

As democracies around the world confront declining trust in institutions, the commentary asks an important question: what happens when suspicion becomes more powerful than facts?

Read the full blog via the link in the comments.
#TrustInInstitutions #DemocraticResilience #RuleOfLaw