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Artificial Intelligence for Electoral Actors: Executive Workshop in Senegal

International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 6d

On the 30th of September and the 1st of October, @internationalidea.bsky.social hosted the AI for Electoral Actors workshop in Dakar; the fifth and final event in this series to explore the role of #ArtificialIntelligence (AI) in elections.

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Safeguarding Democracy: EU Development at the Nexus of Elections, Information Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

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International IDEA Publications @int-idea-pubs.bsky.social · 7d

How is #AI reshaping #elections? Findings from 7 case studies show how influence campaigns and disinformation erode trust, polarize societies and weaken #democracy.
🔍 Read the full report here ⬇️
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Over the past decade, information integrity has emerged as a cornerstone of healthy democracies, underpinning public trust, accountable governance and meaningful citizen participation. As digital spac...

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Artificial Intelligence for Electoral Actors in Africa: Executive Workshop in Senegal | International IDEA

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Development Intelligence Lab @devintellab.bsky.social · 9d

This week, on the Intel, we asked, “What is the one thing Australia could do better to address local conflict risks in our region?”

👉 Synergy Group Australia's Tim Manton
👉 @internationalidea.bsky.social's Leena Rikkilä Tamang
👉 @peacifica.bsky.social's @mrcoxy.bsky.social

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 9d

The fifth #AIforElectoralActors Executive Workshop brings together representatives from regional electoral management bodies and civil society in #Senegal to share key insights into the role of emerging technologies African electoral contexts. ⬇️

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The fifth Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Electoral Actors Executive Workshop is set to take place in Dakar, Senegal, between the 30th of September and the 1st of October, 2025.

International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 12d

“Reimagining democracy requires genuine collaboration across regions and sectors — because its future depends on all of us,” said Dr. @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Secretary-General of International IDEA during the #UNGA80 high-level side event on Support for Democracy in a New Geopolitical Context.

AI, Elections, and Policy in Asia-Pacific

International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 13d

If considerations are not made for how #AI might interact with national and regional ethics and regulation, it risks exacerbating harmful externalities for marginalized groups, democratic institutions and the environment. New #DemocracyIDEAs podcast! ⬇️
www.idea.int/podcasts/ai-...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is spreading to all corners of the world, but its impact varies wildly between the contexts in which it's developed and deployed. If considerations are not made for how AI...

The high stakes of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission’s leadership transition ahead of the 2027 elections

International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 13d

#Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission will undergo a major leadership transition just 15 months to the 2027 general election. @internationalidea.bsky.social's Board of Advisers Member, Samson reflects on the opportunities and the risks ahead. ⬇️

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When words become weapons: How hate speech threatens democracy

International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 13d

In a time when democratic values are increasingly under strain, #HateSpeech has emerged as one of the most pressing threats to democratic societies around the world, writes the @glodemcoalition.bsky.social's Nicolette Karina Kalfas. ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/when-wo...

Democracy worldwide faces its ninth year of net decline: IDEA report

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Democracy Without Borders @democracywithoutborders.org · 15d

According to @internationalidea.bsky.social's recent Global State of Democracy report, 2024 marked the ninth consecutive year of net democratic decline: 54% of countries experienced declines whereas 32% recorded improvements.

Here is our summary:
www.democracywithoutborders.org/37744/

International IDEA’s 2025 report finds 2024 extended the global democratic downturn, with 54% of 173 countries deteriorating and 32% improving, as representation hit a 2001 low and press freedom fell.

www.democracywithoutborders.org

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GLOBALCIT @globalcit.bsky.social · 16d

Our Co-Director Rainer Bauböck speaks at the launch of International IDEA’s Global State of Democracy 2025: Democracy on the Move 🌍📊 Presenting the new Migrant Electoral Rights dataset 🗳️

🔗 globalcit.eu/rainer-baubo...

Read the full report 👇

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 16d

A look at the State of Democracy in the world and the Americas - @internationalidea.bsky.social, in collaboration with the Panama's Electoral Tribunal, presented the report Global State of Democracy 2025:#DemocracyOnTheMove.

Access the #GSoD2025 event highlights ⬇️
www.idea.int/news/experts...

Experts debate the International IDEA’s Global Sate of Democracy Report in Panama

Safeguarding Democracy: EU Development at the Nexus of Elections, Information Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 16d

Safeguarding Democracy: EU Development at the Nexus of Elections, Information Integrity, and #AI - @internationalidea.bsky.social's report examines 7 country case studies that held elections in 2024. Explore key findings ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/safegua...

Protecting elections in Benin: An integrated approach

International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 16d

Electoral integrity challenges combine complex environments in which elections take place and the ever-present complexities of election preparation. Read more about #ProtectingElections in #Benin. ⬇️
www.idea.int/news/protect...

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EESC Liaison Group & Civil Society Relations @eesccivsocrel.bsky.social · 19d

#EESCPartnership @eesc.bsky.social 🤝 @internationalidea.bsky.social

At #IDDBrussels, we debated democracy in an age of insecurity:

🌍 Inclusion as a path to security
🤝 Stronger EU–global partnerships
💬 Embedding democracy in the next EU budget

👉 link.europa.eu/KJmvR8

#InternationalDemocracyDay

International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 19d

The Multiannual Financial Framework is an opportunity to bring emphasis on our values and democracy into actions, says @internationalidea.bsky.social's Sam van der Staak during the #IDDBrussels 2025 Conference.

"The EU must invest in democracy to protect its strategic interests."

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European Partnership for Democracy @epd.eu · 20d

🖇️ From @internationalidea.bsky.social's Global State of Democracy Report:

📊 The quality of democracy continued to decline in 2024. What changed? Representation, rights, and the rule of law. Credible elections and effective parliaments have declined the most.

✒️Seema Shah

#IDDBrussels

International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 20d

🖇️Findings from our #GlobalStateofDemocracy 2025 Report:
"The quality of democracy continued to decline in 2024. What changed? Representation, rights, and the rule of law. Credible elections and effective parliaments have declined the most." - Seema Shah

#IDDBrussels

International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 20d

At the #IDDBrussels Conference, @internationalidea.bsky.social's Head of Democracy Assessment @seemashah.bsky.social
presents the findings of the #GSoD2025 Report: #DemocracyOnTheMove.

Safeguarding Democracy: EU Development at the Nexus of Elections, Information Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · 20d

Today, we celebrate #IDEA30years at #IDDBrussels's high-level opening session on #DemocracyForAll.

"Extreme inequality levels and extreme poverty are at odds with democracy. Perceived inability to deliver fairness is a weakness to tackle.” - @kevincasasz.bsky.social

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Rubén Campos @rubencampos.bsky.social · 20d

At International Democracy Day #IDD2025 @kevincasasz.bsky.social from @internationalidea.bsky.social defending Diversity, Equality and Inclusion as fundamental pillars of democracy

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European Partnership for Democracy @epd.eu · 20d

📌 IDD Brussels has officially started! Stay tuned for EPD's highlights! 📸

@internationalidea.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social @carnegieeurope.bsky.social

#IDDBrussels
#InternationalDemocracyDay
#EESCPartnership #EESC

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International IDEA Publications @int-idea-pubs.bsky.social · 21d

How does #AI affect #democracy?
@internationalidea.bsky.social's new report examines how synthetic and misleading content pollutes information spaces, erodes trust and discourages participation.
🔍 Read the full report ⬇️

doi.org/10.31752/ide...

Over the past decade, information integrity has emerged as a cornerstone of healthy democracies, underpinning public trust, accountable governance and meaningful citizen participation. As digital spac...

doi.org