On the occasion of the 24th World Congress of Political Science, which will take place on 23-27 July 2016 at Poznan, Poland, International IDEA is set to lead discussions on key democracy issues and topics. Organized by the International Political Science Association (IPSA), the biennial is considered a key environment to advance and develop the field of political science with the relevant contributions of experts, scholars, and policymakers at all levels.
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One of the major challenges related to money in politics is the considerable lack of transparency surrounding political party and election finance.
A Chilean-German Forum, entitled “Challenges for Democracy”, was held in the context of a visit to Chile by German President Joachim Gauck on 12-13 July. The forum was jointly organised by the Ministry General Secretariat of Government, and German Foundations Konrad Adenauer, Heinrich Böll, Friedrich Ebert, Hans Seidel, Rosa Luxemburg, and Freidrich Naumann.
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets out a shared vision to foster peaceful, stable and just societies. It acknowledges the central role that effective, inclusive and accountable institutions can play in enabling sustainable development.
One of the major challenges related to money in politics is the considerable lack of transparency surrounding political party and election finance.
International IDEA through its Office to the European Union participated in the annual European Development Days (EDD), held in Brussels during the period of 15-16 June 2016.
International IDEA film investigates social media's role in political finance and voter participation
International IDEA and Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) have launched a new module to promote interparty dialogue.
As part of Mongolia’s continued efforts to create a more bottom-up approach to further deepen democracy and improve service delivery at the local level, it will focus on using assessments designed to gather input from service users and to inform relevant local political reform and development agendas.
One of the major challenges related to money in politics is the considerable lack of transparency surrounding political party and election finance.