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Australia’s Democracy Is It Democratic? #AustraliaPolitics, #Democracy, #ElectoralReform, #MediaBias, #SocialJustice   Explore the true nature of Australian democracy by examining its electoral system, media influence, and corporate power.   https://lnkd.in/ghw2KKas  

One of the 'known unknowns' for 2024 is the potential for disruption as a result of a rare confluence of elections around the world including in the USA, UK, India, Taiwan and more. If the Albanese government sees opportunity this may well include Australia. While I hope for the best for the United States of America, it is likely to be one of the most polarising and volatile Presidential elections we will have witnessed. #politics #democracy #disruption

🌍💬 New article: The election of the governor in the DRC provokes contrasting reactions! 🗳️🇨🇩 The results got people talking, highlighting important democratic issues. #DRC #Politics #Democracy 🗳️✊ How to ensure governance with integrity and fair political representation? 💭💪 #CitizenEngagement #Transparency

The Elections and Democracy Activity invests in the next generation of political and civic actors by providing young Liberians with the skills, confidence, and networks to run for local office and mobilize citizens to get involved. https://bit.ly/3PQZ9Su

Freedom in the World 2024 finds that global freedom declined for the 18th consecutive year in 2023. The breadth and depth of the deterioration were extensive—political rights and civil liberties diminished in 52 countries and improved in only 21. READ: https://lnkd.in/gf5vJ9QE #freedom #democracy #elections2024

Here is my article evaluating the local election results from a feminist perspective👇

The year 2024 has emerged as a pivotal period in global politics, marked by a surge in elections across over 60 countries worldwide, collectively representing nearly half of the world's population. Aswe navigate through various political systems and halfway into the year, a discernible trend is shaping up: a year of strong majorities in presidential forms of government and coalitions in #churnofpolitical #coalitions #ggf #ggfdialogue #ggfnews #ggfupdate #ggfnews #hasgainedpace #oceans #Ravindrakirti

#ElectoralIntegrity | Ever wondered about the definition and nuances of foreign interference in elections? We dive into this pressing global concern in our latest article ⤵ 🔗 Read Here: https://bit.ly/3RK3QyP Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ The broad spectrum of interference tactics. 2️⃣ The importance of clear definitions for robust democratic processes. 3️⃣ Insights into measures to counteract foreign interference. It is crucial to be informed and vigilant. Knowledge is our best defence against the erosion of #democracy. Share this article with your network and join us to protect the integrity of our elections. #foreigninterference #democraticprocess #interferencetactics

With a recent election in Poland delivering a victory centred around a coalition of different ideological parties, it is worth considering if this political trend is the long-term future of European electoral politics. Check out this article by Solomon Johnson! https://lnkd.in/gE63Xj2J

"More than half of the 60 countries holding national elections this year are experiencing a democratic decline, risking the integrity of the electoral process, as reported in the latest Democracy Report from the V-Dem Institute at the University of Gothenburg. The worsening election quality is concerning, given the pivotal role elections play in either reinforcing or mitigating the trend of autocratization. The wave of democratic backsliding, or autocratization, continues to be noticeable, according to the report. In all, 42 countries are autocratizing, and 71% of the world's population now live in autocracies—up from 48% 10 years ago. There is a growing trend of threats against freedom of expression and the media, free and fair elections, and civil society organizations. "The democratic recession is most noticeable in Eastern Europe and South and Central Asia, while Latin America and the Caribbean go against the global trend and instead see democracy levels increase. Hungary has seen the most rapid decline recently on democracy levels worldwide, while in Latin America, Brazil has completely turned around it's autocratization process and is now one of the major democratizers," says Professor Staffan I. Lindberg, Director of the V-Dem Institute." #democraticbacksliding #democracy