Resources

5G and the Future Internet: Implications for Developing Democracies and Human Rights

5G adoption is happening around the world, even in places with low internet penetration.

Kosovo's Vibrant Democracy: Closing the deficit in women's full participation

The February 2021 snap parliamentary elections marked the beginning of a new chapter for Kosovo. For the first time since Kosovo's independence in 2008, a single political party has a majority in the Assembly. It also elected a female president for the second time and a record 43 women representatives to the 120 seat National Assembly.

No women, no change: Mighty Merkel, multitasking mothers and managers of medical miracles.

By Birgitta Ohlsson,

Director Political Parties,

National Democratic Institute (NDI)

DISICON - Information Integrity Conference 2021

With the highest internet access in the western Balkans, Kosovo faces vast threats to its information integrity. NDI’s global mission in supporting and strengthening democratic institutions recognizes this growing threat to democratic institutions and political and social fabrics globally. While the internet has empowered billions with access to knowledge, it has also empowered those seeking to undermine democracy.

Assessing the Impacts of Digital ID on Civic and Political Participation of Marginalized Communities

Digital ID systems promise to make life easier. With a digital ID, in theory, opening a bank account or accessing an agricultural subsidy is more efficient. But questions of who controls information collection, where data is stored, and how data is used present tremendous challenges for democracy.