Democracy’s Future
This, in essence, captures the three-decade history of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD). For CALD Secretary General…
Theme: Transparency & Open Government
Transparency and Accountability in the Public Sector
Corruption in El Salvador is a problem at all levels of government. It impairs government functions and weakens public confidence…
FONGTIL Launches Online Learning Platform to Transform Timorese Advocacy
A robust civil society in Timor-Leste ensures the voices of citizens are heard and their needs are addressed, creating the…
Advocating for Improved Children’s Rights in Timor-Leste
Sometimes both the goal and the means matter, particularly when strengthening civic society organizations and fighting for the rights of…
EU stands behind the empowerment of human rights defenders
DanChurchAid Uganda joins the European Union to commemorate the European Union Day, as we strive for justice, accountability, and human…
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…
Democracy International Wins USAID’s Multi-Million Dollar IDIQ Contract for Comprehensive Regional Support Services in Central America
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded Democracy International (DI) the Central America Regional Support Services (CARSS)…
Division of competences between the Administrative Tribunal and the judicial tribunals
Division of competences between the Administrative Tribunal and the judicial tribunals, principles established in the case law of the Council…
Horizontal Accountability in Asia: Country Cases
Checks and balances between state institutions are crucial for holding the government accountable, and preventing executive aggrandizement and corruption. Recognizing…
Indonesia’s Democracy and the 2024 Elections: Navigating a Crucial Moment
Aisah Putri Budiatri, Researcher of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), explains that the victory of the incumbent President’s…