Bringing down barriers to participation
The work of Demo Finland and its partners in Zambia has enhanced the political participation of persons with disabilities. Zambia’s…
Theme: Democracy
Uganda Democracy Academy kick-off: a great success
Demo Finland participates in an EU-funded WYDE Civic Engagement programme in a project cluster led by the Netherlands Institute for…
Our work in Ethiopia: Women’s participation supported despite conflict
Since 2019, Demo Finland has supported women’s political participation in Ethiopia together with its partner the Network of Ethiopian Women’s…
Changing attitudes and new structures in the midst of a crisis – Demo Finland in Sri Lanka
Demo Finland visited Sri Lanka in February 2023 for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Demo…
Contextualizing Social and Behavioral Science: A Case Study in Liberia
As part of its inclusive development strategy, Democracy International (DI) works closely with its partners in EDA to develop a…
The European Citizens’ Assembly: Designing the missing branch of the EU government
In this paper, we outline why we need a European Citizens’ Assembly — a political institution of everyday people from…
A United Nations Special Rapporteur on Democracy
Encouraged by support for a new mandate to be established by the UN’s Human Rights Council (HRC) of a UN…
Coping with Security Challenges in the Post COVID-19 World” Session 4: U.S.-China Strategic Competition and Economic Security
East Asia Institute (EAI) hosted an international conference titled “Coping wth Security Challenges in the Post COVID-19 World: Climate Change,…
Reflecting on the Challenges and Solutions for Western Democracies
From November 13th to the 14th, a diverse group of experts from Germany, Spain, Austria, and Colombia engaged in a…
Saving Civics in the Digital Age: Civic Tech for Unlocking deeper Participation & Connection
On November 22nd, an event was held in Barcelona to help honor the city’s selection as the 2023 European Capital…