BRICS expansion: what does it mean for democracy?
BRICS, led by China, has gained five new members as of January 1, 2024. But rather than consolidating the group,…
Theme: Democracy
Democracy education for democratic societies
Half of the world’s population is under 30, but they have little say over the decisions that shape their future.…
Mental wellbeing of politicians matters for democracy
Politicians are under enormous pressure. Citizens and the media monitor their work at all times as it should be in…
Demo Finland brings the voice of young people to the Summit for Democracy
In March, the third international Summit for Democracy will bring together heads of state as well as representatives of civil…
Why is it important to support women politicians in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia is among the top 30 countries in the world in terms of the number of women parliamentarians. In 2023,…
Renewing the Social Contract: Building Municipal Trust in Kosovo
Trust between people and their government is one of the essential underpinnings of functioning democracies. Research and evidence from around…
Six Ways to Democratise City Planning — New DemocracyNext Report
The Hague, Netherlands — DemocracyNext, a research and action institute founded by former OECD analysts at the forefront of international…
A Tree, a Roof, a Tent: Spatial Models for a New Democratic Paradigm
The essay argues that the current perception of democracy as simply voting in elections is a recent and limited understanding.…
Civil society fights global human rights, governance and climate failures
In its 13th annual State of Civil Society Report, Johannesburg-based CIVICUS details how powerful states selectively chose to respect international…
UN: Costa Rica, UK to push for long-overdue reform of NGO approvals
The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, a little-known but powerful United Nations body, is crippled by politics and failing to carry…