A Year of Legislative Strengthening
For the first time in over twenty years, authoritarian governments outnumber liberal democracies, according to a Varieties of Democracy Institute…
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Generation Democracy: Young Leaders Meet in Lilong...
Meaningful participation of young people in political and electoral processes is essential for the democratic health of all societies. With…
Supporting Constitutional Reform in The Gambia: A ...
At the International Republican Institute (IRI), we are proud of the democratic advancements made through our programs, partnerships and networks…
From the U.S. Army to the International Republican...
November 11 is Veterans Day, a time to honor those who have served in uniform and who continue to strengthen…
East Africa’s Future Hinges on Youth Participation...
East Africa has one of the youngest populations in the world: with a population of 150 million, a staggering 45…
Khashoggi’s Case: A Call for Free Press Worldwide...
Sixty-four journalists have been killed so far in 2018. Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi is the latest to make headlines…
Youth’s Role in Tackling Misinformation in Tanzani...
Around the world, young consumers of news are having trouble distinguishing credible sources from unreliable ones; this is becoming an…
Religion, Violence and Democracy
In our increasingly tumultuous world, a wide range of political ideologies, belief systems and religious expressions are being coopted for…
Preventing Violent Extremism in Africa Requires So...
The Trump administration’s National Security Strategy identifies terrorism and violent extremism (VE) as a top priority. The president’s strategy to…
Resolution Civic Tech
Ten years ago, civic tech was the edgy space where those “technology people” were scheming and concocting, intent on upsetting…
Building Resiliency in Vulnerable Populations: Rep...
USAID Administrator and former IRI president Mark Green once said, “The purpose of development assistance is to end its need…
Six Reasons why the Tanzania Unity Festival was Im...
Tanzania, the largest nation in the East African Community, is an incredibly diverse country. It is home to approximately 125…