Past Events

19 March 2026

GDC Africa Pre-Forum Webinar: Democratic Disruptions, Civic Movements, and Digital Democracy

Logistics Date & Time: Wednesday March 19, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM CET / 4:00 PM – 5:15PM…

19 March 2026

REPORT LAUNCH: Freedom in the World 2026

Join our Coalition Partner, Freedom House, for the launch of Freedom in the World 2026: The Growing Shadow of Autocracy,…

12 March 2026

Europe Dialogue – Simplification and Open Government Agendas : Friends or Foes?

Governments across Europe are cutting red tape and improving services, but simplification can sometimes raise concerns about accountability, openness, and…

8 March 2026

Let Ohio Women Vote: Documentary & Discussion

On March 8, the Kettering Foundation will celebrate International Women’s Day by partnering with Dayton Live for a free screening…

4 March 2026

GDC Africa Pre-Forum Webinar: Elections, Youth Participation, and Democratic Accountability

Logistics Date & Time: Wednesday March 4, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM CET / 4:00 PM – 5:15PM…

2 - 6 March 2026

2026 Convening: Global Challenges, Participatory Solution

Our Coalition Partner, People Powered, is convening a gathering in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 2–5, 2026 for the next global…

23 February 2026

Gen Z demonstrations – democratic crisis or renewal?

In the past year, large-scale demonstrations have swept across countries in Asia and Africa. At the forefront is a new…

5 February 2026

Assessing the Impacts of AI in the Public Sector: Practical Examples from Civil Society and Government

How best to anticipate and evaluate the impacts of algorithmic decision making in the public sector? Through concrete initiatives from…

3 February 2026

4th Annual Democracy & Governance Student Research Symposium

The 4th Annual Democracy & Governance Student Research Symposium will take place Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM EST…