Resources


The Impacts of Citizen Policy Deliberation and Debate During Contentious Elections
Elections are seminal moments in democratic accountability. However, in highly contentious contexts, disaffected citizens, especially youth, have little trust or motivation to engage in flawed elections and are susceptible to rising political polarization. At the same time, deliberative democracy has been held up as a healthy antidote to this kind of democratic erosion.

What’s Next? Young People’s Role in Promoting Democracy - Recommendations from the Second Summit for Democracy
Through the “What’s Next for Youth and Democracy” side event, recommendations for ensuring meaningful youth participation and inclusion were co-created and shared among young people of diverse identities and backgrounds, and their supporters from around the world.

Mitigating Online Misleading Information and Polarization in Conflict-Sensitive Contexts: Experimental Evidence from Côte d’Ivoire
As misinformation and polarization increase, NDI faces new challenges in its support for electoral integrity, party development, democratic governance, and citizen participation.

DISICON - Information Integrity Conference 2023
With the highest level of 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.

Corruption And Quality Of Public Services In North Macedonia: Assessing Healthcare And The Civil Registry Through Public Opinion Research
In North Macedonia, petty corruption is a particular risk in public service delivery because public servants can seek kickbacks from citizens in the form of money, gifts, or favors in return for services rendered.