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The importance of the youth vote to any democracy is central to this cross-cultural analysis of the unique role of elections--and the dangers of abstention--in a democratic society. Comparative data from the parliamentary elections of 15 European democracies illustrate the scope of the problem of low youth turnout, and analyses of the reasons for such negligible participation are presented. Specially commissioned interviews conducted in severa...

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In today's globalising world, there is growing emphasis on local democracy. More than ever, cities need new ideas for ways of managing the political challenges and opportunities that arise from increased urbanisation and globalisation. Governing effectively at the local level is all the more urgent as vigorous local civic engagement builds the foundation for a strong and more enduring national-level democracy. Organised into six chapters and w...

This book identifies hurdles preventing marginalised people from taking active part in customary and democratic decision-making. The publication describes how marginalised groups -- including people from religious, ethnic and linguistic minorities, people facing caste-based discrimination, people with disabilities, young people, indigenous peoples, people from remote geographical locations, and people discriminated against on the basis of thei...

This is the most comprehensive compilation of voter turnout statistics ever published. The report includes statistics from more than 1, 600 parliamentary and presidential elections in over 170 countries. Easy-to-use colour-coded tables give ready access to election turnout percentages from almost every contested national election that has taken place since the end of the Second World War. Graphs, charts and tables highlight trends in voter tur...

One of the persistent democratic deficits throughout the world is womens lack of influence in politics. In relation to political parties in particular, the voice of women in decision-making remains insufficient, and, in some cases, is non-existent. This report is based on the findings of a two-year project implemented by International IDEA, aimed at analysing the commitments of political parties to gender equality in 33 countries in Africa. On...

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The first of its kind, this book examines the mandates of and initiatives on electoral processes -- including election observation, electoral technical assistance and gender main-streaming -- of six regional organisations, the African Union, the Association of South-east Asian Nations, the European Union, the League of Arab States, the Organization of American States and the Pacific Islands Forum. This publication captures the experiences of e...

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This report examines women's political representation on the African continent, and shows how quotas have contributed to increasing their access to political power. The documented evidence from Africa is very encouraging: more than 20 countries on the continent either have legislated quotas or have political parties that have adopted them voluntarily. This report details the different quota types that are being implemented in different politic...

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A companion volume to "Democracy, Conflict and Human Security: Pursuing Peace in the 21st Century", this book addresses the nexus between democracy, conflict and human security. It places at centre stage the fundamental need for democratic practice, and reminds us that in every society the democratic project is a long-term, ongoing one.