Toolkit/Guide
Resources
Effective Transitions of Executive Power: The Role of Legal Frameworks
A smooth transfer of executive power from one administration to another is a quintessential element of democratic governance. Yet effective transitions are not guaranteed simply because election winners and losers respect the will of voters. Rather, clear principles, rules and procedures are needed to guide transition processes. Such rules support clarity, predictability and accountability across transition processes over time, and help depoliticize potentially contentious handovers.
NDI Deploys Pre-Election Assessment Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Ahead of 2026 General Elections
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — The National Democratic Institute (NDI) will deploy a Pre-Election Assessment Mission (PEAM) to Bosnia and Herzegovina from June 14–19, 2026, to assess the electoral environment in advance of the country’s general elections scheduled for October 4, 2026.
Remarks by Christina Wedekull, Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Sweden, on "Shifting the Landscape: Increasing Women’s Political Representation and Fostering Male Champions" webinar
Remarks by
Christina Wedekull, Head of Cooperation, Embassy of Sweden,
Shifting the Landscape: Increasing Women’s Political Representation and Fostering Male Champions - A Zambia Case Study.
Kosovo's Year of Elections 2025
Kosovo’s 2025 electoral year marked an unprecedented period of political activity, with three major electoral processes held within ten months, including parliamentary, local, and early parliamentary elections. While the elections demonstrated procedural integrity and competitive democratic processes, they also exposed persistent structural barriers to women’s political participation and leadership.
