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International IDEAWhat is International IDEA? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAThe International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (InternationalIDEA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracyaround the world. Its goal is to strengthen democratic institutions and processes.International IDEA acts as a catalyst for democracy building by providing knowledge,skills, experience and a platform for debate about issues. It works with policy makers,donor governments, United Nations agencies and organizations, regional organizationsand other institutions dedicated to democracy building. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWhat does International IDEA do? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADemocracy building is complex and involves many areas, including constitutions,electoral systems, political parties, legislative norms, judiciaries, central and localgovernments, and formal and traditional government structures. International IDEA isdedicated to these issues and offers those who participate in the democracy-buildingprocess:knowledge in the form of manuals, databases, websites and networks of experts; AApolicy proposals to encourage debate and action on democracy; and AAAAAAAAassistance with democratic reforms, in response to specific requests from countries.Work areas AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaAAAInternational IDEA’s most important areas of experience are: AAAAAAAAAAaaAConstitution-building processes. A constitutional process can lay the groundwork forpeace and development or sow the seeds of conflict. International IDEA providesknowledge and formulates policy proposals for constitution building that is trulynational, sensitive to gender and conflict prevention, and responsive to national priorities.Electoral processes. Election design and management has a major impact on the entirepolitical system. International IDEA seeks to ensure professional, independent electionmanagement, adapt electoral systems and build public trust in the electoral process. AAPolitical parties. Political parties form an essential link between voters and thegovernment, but surveys throughout the world show little public trust in theseorganizations. International IDEA analyses their functioning, public financing,management and relationship with citizens. AAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaA43
ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL: LESSONS LEARNED FROM LEGISLATIVE GENDER COMMISSIONS AND CAUCUSESDemocracy and gender. International IDEA recognizes that for democracies to be trulydemocratic, women – who make up more than half the world’s population – must berepresented on an equal footing with men. International IDEA develops tools andresources for promoting women’s participation and representation in political life. AAWhere does International IDEA work? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaInternational IDEA works worldwide. It is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, andhas offices in Latin America, Africa and Asia. AAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaA44
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