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En el 20 por ciento de las elecciones nacionales, al menos un candidato o partido perdedor rechaza el resultado. La participación electoral mundial cae 10 puntos porcentuales entre 2008 y 2023.

In 20 pct of national elections, at least one losing candidate or party rejects the result. Global voter turnout falls 10 pct points from 2008 to 2023.

Access and download the Report here: The Global State of Democracy 2024

International IDEA's Annual Review of Constitution-Building 2023 provides a look back on global constitutional shifts, the forces behind them, and their impact on domestic and international affairs. The Annual Review covers diverse topics related to the process and substance of constitutions, from general themes such as non-crisis-driven constitutional review to specifics such as the right to cash transactions.

The organization of elections is a complex undertaking for any society. It requires the broadest social mobilization and implementation of various electoral activities, while complying with strict procedures and deadlines. Therefore, many things can—and often do—go wrong due to deficient laws, logistical hurdles, technical and human errors, or unethical actions taken by key electoral actors, to mention a few.

The organization of elections is a complex undertaking for any society. It requires the broadest social mobilization and implementation of various electoral activities, while complying with strict procedures and deadlines. Therefore, many things can—and often do—go wrong due to deficient laws, logistical hurdles, technical and human errors, or unethical actions taken by key electoral actors, to mention a few.

The Global State of Democracy is a Report that aims to provide policymakers with an evidence-based analysis of the state of global democracy, supported by the Global State of Democracy (GSoD) Indices, in order to inform policy interventions and identify problem-solving approaches to trends affecting the quality of democracy around the world.

The Global State of Democracy is a report that aims to provide policymakers with an evidence-based analysis of the state of global democracy, supported by the Global State of Democracy (GSoD) Indices, in order to inform policy interventions and identify problem-solving approaches to trends affecting the quali

The United Nations (UN) and its 193 Member States marked a significant milestone in September 2015 with the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, consisting of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) focusing on people, prosperity,

El Pacto Digital Mundial de las Naciones Unidas es un marco en desarrollo –que se encuentra actualmente en su tercera ronda de revisión– que establece directrices y normas internacionales para el uso de las tecnologías digitales emergentes.

On July 26, 2024, the Paraguayan Network for Electoral Integrity (Red Paraguaya para la Integridad Electoral) took a significant step forward strengthening the country’s electoral system by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

This brief provides an analysis of the financing processes and challenges of elections in Liberia. It highlights operational challenges experienced by the National Elections Commission (NEC) and potential solutions, emphasizing financial resource constraints and other challenges that impede the NEC in delivering its mandate of holding elections and managing electoral cycle activities. 

SDG 16 focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. This goal is increasingly recognized as pivotal in creating an environment conducive to achieving the 2030 Agenda, adopted by all members of the UN in 2015.

This Policy Paper explores the interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and the 2030 Agenda’s other Sustainable Development Goals. 

Issues surrounding natural resource ownership, control and wealth distribution remain significant—and often contentious—topics in peace negotiations and constitutional deliberations. In the coming years, it is anticipated that such negotiations will be increasingly complicated by the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.

Natural hazards not only present a huge humanitarian threat but also unparalleled challenges to electoral stakeholders seeking to protect electoral integrity during emergencies. Events like floods, hurricanes, heatwaves, and wildfires can trigger the postponement of elections, affect campaigns, and impact electoral operations and the choices that voters make.

Is public deliberation the key to climate action? What is the role of climate assemblies? How can we best engage citizens to meaningfully participate in climate decision-making? These were some of the questions discussed in the second event in the Stockholm Series of Public Lectures on Climate Change and Democracy, on 11 June at International IDEA’s Headquarters in Stockholm, with Nicole Curato.

IDEA Internacional lleva muchos años trabajando para promover los derechos de las personas LGBTQIA+ en todo el mundo. En apoyo a las celebraciones del Mes del Orgullo que se llevan a cabo estos días, compartimos algunas de nuestras contribuciones a todas las identidades y relaciones LGBTQIA+.