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COVID-19 and the diagnosis for democracy

July 10, 2020
 
COVID-19 and the diagnosis for democracy
Democracy IDEAs offers insight on the state of democracy today and guidance to further strengthen it.

Has the coronavirus, aside from having severe consequences for public health and the economy, also been detrimental for democracy? And if so, should we expect passing side effects or permanent damage? 

In this podcast, Dr Staffan I. Lindberg, the Director and Principal Investigator for Varieties of Democracy Institute at the University of Gothenburg and Dr Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of International IDEA, are discussing, deliberating and debating about the short and long-term effects of the coronavirus on democracy. This podcast is hosted by Adina Trunk, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General, International IDEA.

Guests

  • Dr Staffan I. Lindberg,
  • Director of the V-Dem Institute at the University of Gothenburg
  • Dr Kevin Casas-Zamora,
  • Secretary-General of International IDEA
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