How does COVID-19 threaten democracy?
As COVID-19 continues its spread, governments must remain transparent in their response and protect freedom of expression, the press, information,…
Theme: Civic Space
Aid Delivers
InterAction developed Aid Delivers to educate members of Congress and the public on the fundamental principles and operations of international…
COVID-19 Global Aftershocks: The Secondary Implications of COVID-19 across International Development and Humanitarian Sectors
COVID-19 has now been reported in nearly every country around the globe, including many developing countries with limited capacity to…
Accountability For Democratic Renewal
In its discussion of citizen-activated accountability, the paper focuses on both institutions – including judiciaries, legislatures, tribunals, ombudsmen, and others…
Parliamentary Elections in Sri Lanka During COVID-19: Case Study on Crisis Management in Elections
To assess adaptive measures taken by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka’s (ECSL), challenges and key lessons learned, the International…
Legal Considerations When Delaying Or Adapting Elections
How can democratic rights and electoral integrity be safeguarded when elections are altered during a crisis like COVID-19? This paper…
Preserving Independent and Accountable Institutions
This paper analyses how emergency measures during the pandemic have permitted some governments to consolidate power, enrich individuals or political…
Preventing Government Corruption in Crises
This paper maps how the COVID-19 pandemic has caught the vast majority of countries unprepared and emerging corruption risks. It…
Safeguarding Health And Elections
This paper addresses the question: How can elections be held safely during the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health crises?
Inclusion and Meaningful Political Participation
This paper looks closely at the question “How can all people participate in elections and democracy during COVID-19 and other…