Remarks
Resources
Fostering Anti-Corruption in Environmental Governance in North Macedonia
Environmental corruption is globally gaining momentum in a world witnessing rapid transformation of traditional corrupt practices. This report looks at corruption in environmental governance in North Macedonia, and offers alternatives to tackling the issue through programmatic interventions, which could foster anti-corruption practices, and increase resilience to environmental corruption.
Major Voter Turnout in Poland’s 2023 Parliamentary Elections
With an unprecedented wave of voters mobilizing for a pro-democratic, western-oriented coalition of opposition parties, Poland’s parliamentary elections on October 15 unseated the national-conservative Law and Justice (PiS) after eight years in power, during which democratic institutions and the rule of law were seen to have weakened, the country rallied to support Ukraine and the influx of Ukrainian refugees into Poland, and Warsaw’s relations with Germany and the European Union to
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.
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.
