INTERNATIONAL IDEA

SUPPORTING DEMOCRACY WORLDWIDE

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance is an intergovernmental organization.
Its programmes aim to:

Are you actively engaged in THE PROCESS OF BUILDING DEMOCRACY?	Are you actively involved in POLICY DEBATE ON DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT?	In focus March 8, 2010 The empowerment and advancement of women On the surface, 2010 may look like a good year for women in democratic political systems around the world. At the same time, headline-grabbing achievements of women attaining executive power mask a global reality of lack of representation of women in political life.
Spotlight on Celebrating International Women’s Day 2010: Launch of the Global Database of Quotas for Women	Quick links WHAT'S NEW In brief Newsletter: January-March 2010 Subscribe to Newsletter DATABASES & NETWORKS International IDEA's databases and networks JOB OPPORTUNITIES & TENDERS Apply for vacancies and/or register your CV in our job database.	Did You Know... 34 countries in the world have compulsory voting.