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The conference facilitated the exchange of the best electoral risk management practices and popularize the concept as a new standard for conducting democratic elections was well achieved.

Discussions among 80 participants included theoretical and practical aspects of risk management in elections.

In recognition of the contribution and experiences of Regional Organizations in democracy building in conflict affected and fragile states, the Fifth High Level Meeting of the Inter-Regional Dialogue on Democracy reflected on the theme of “Building Peace and Democracy in Conflict Affected and Fragile States: The Role of Regional Organizations”. The Meeting was hosted by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, represented by H.E. Dr.

The Council of Member States of International IDEA has elected India as the Institute’s Chair for 2026. India assumed the annual Chairship from the 2025 Chair, Switzerland, at a meeting of the Council in Stockholm, Sweden on 3 December 2025.

Peace from the Ground Up: Civil Society in Regional Interventions in the Horn of Africa report provides a thoughtful analysis of how civil society actors can strengthen their strategic engagement with the AU and IGAD to gain effective roles in their multilateral peace
initiatives and preventive diplomacy work in the Horn of Africa. The report outlines challenges and opportunities for this type of

After hosting five workshops across five countries with Electoral Management Bodies and Civil Society Organizations on the use of AI in elections, what has International IDEA learned from these exchanges?

The future of democracy in Africa and the broader Global South is increasingly shaped by forces beyond traditional electoral politics. Climate change, digital innovation and natural resource governance have emerged as defining arenas where democratic principles are being tested, renegotiated and potentially redefined.

The Inclusive Lesotho – Election Cycle Support Project marked a major milestone with the inauguration of its Project Steering Committee (PSC), the principal governance and oversight body guiding the EU-funded initiative.

The electoral management bodies (EMBs) play a paramount role in ensuring the public has access to accurate and timely information, as a precursor to electoral and information integrity. However, while the legitimacy of the elections EMBs oversee hinges on how well-informed citizens are, EMBs themselves must function in an increasingly complex information environment—one characterized by the spread of disinformation, deepfakes, AI-generated propaganda and other manipulative tactics.

International IDEA expresses deep concern over recent elections in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Tanzania that have raised serious questions about electoral integrity, human rights and regional stability. In all three countries, incumbents entrenched themselves in power through autocratic tactics including the imprisonment, disqualification and forced disappearances of opponents, as well as violent state responses to public protests during the elections.  

Democratic backsliding – the phenomenon of legitimately elected leaders and governments manipulating the electoral playing field or chipping away at independent institutions – has emerged as one of the foremost threats to democracy globally, and particularly in Asia and the Pacific.

As International IDEA marks its 30th anniversary, another historic milestone took place this year: the 70th anniversary of the Asia-Africa Conference. Held in Bandung, Indonesia, the original conference brought together representatives from numerous countries, laying the groundwork for South-South cooperation and future collaboration between Asia and Africa.

The partnership between International IDEA and the Electoral Commissions Forum of the Southern African Development Community (ECF-SADC) has spanned over a decade, reflecting a sustained commitment to strengthening electoral management and democratic governance across the SADC region.

Digital spaces have become key arenas for citizens to receive and share information, turning social media platforms into primary sources of political communications.