Setting democratic ground rules for AI: civil society strategies
With recent leaps in the development of AI, we are experiencing a seismic shift in the balance of power between…
Theme: Tech & Democracy
Ukraine’s Cyber Defense: Lessons in Resilience
The expanding cyber threat landscape has significantly influenced Ukraine’s cyber policy over the last decade. Since 2014, Ukraine has faced…
Learning Series on Disability-Inclusive Election Technology
Recent years have brought a wealth of opportunities for using technology to support electoral procedures. The growth of new technologies…
Designing AI For Conflict Prevention & Peacebuilding
The growing prominence of artificial intelligence (AI) poses, as President Biden stated, “enormous potential and enormous danger” for global peace…
IFES Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards Dinner
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards honor inspirational leaders with an unwavering commitment to…
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…
Samantha Power Accepts IFES Democracy Award On Behalf of USAID DRG Officers
USAID Administrator Samantha Power accepts IFES Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award on behalf of USAID DRG Officers on June 14,…
How Kremlin narratives about Ukraine spread (or don’t) on U.S. political podcasts
In recent years, political podcasting has boomed in the United States, with new series emerging across the political spectrum. Due…
Digital Trust Initiatives: Seeking to Reward Journalistic Ethics Online
In an online environment increasingly polluted with false information, trust in news has steadily eroded over the years. At the…
ODC’s contribution to the Global Digital Compact – Report
Following the political declaration adopted at the occasion of the United Nations’ 75th anniversary in September 2020, the Secretary-General in…