Democracy International

06/01/2026

To kick off UN Behavioral Science week, we are thrilled to re-share DI's action brief designed to support public officials to manage and improve public trust. Read more below through the link in our LinkedIn feed!

Are you a public official? Reach out to us if you want to learn more about our service offerings linking social and behavioral science with action in the U.S. and around the world. Our work helps improve public trust and strengthen democratic governance.

To kick off UN Behavioral Science week, we are thrilled to re-share DI's action brief designed to support public officials to manage and improve public trust. Read more below! Are you a public official? Reach out to us if you want to learn more about our service offerings linking social and behavior...

05/12/2026

“For us, as patriotic Americans who have each taken an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution, the answer is clear: show up. That conviction is what brought us together to launch Project HALO.” At DI, we are proud to amplify this piece by our Project HALO partners as we work to support trusted local leaders make voting welcoming, reliable, and grounded in civic pride.

Read their perspective and join us:

Trusted local leaders join to make voting welcoming, reliable, and grounded in civic pride.

05/06/2026

Elections work has defined us at Democracy International since the beginning. Now, with our partners the National Security Leaders for America, the Chamberlain Network, the Democracy Rising Collaborative, and the Democracy Renewal Group, we are bringing trusted community members together to create a welcoming, celebratory, nonpartisan presence around U.S. elections—so every voter feels safe, confident, and supported. Join us in Project HALO. We have upcoming volunteer opportunities in Pennsylvania for the Primary Elections on May 19 - sign up below to join us!

Join us for events in Pennsylvania to learn more and get involved. Project HALO brings trusted community members together to create a welcoming, celebratory, nonpartisan presence around elections—so every voter feels safe, confident, and supported.

05/05/2026

We are honored that the Westminster Foundation for Democracy has selected us as a member of its Expertise Partnership Panel to support WFD's Centre of Expertise in the areas of Rule of Law and Justice Sector Reform and Conflict, Security and Stabilisation.

This recognition reflects the dedication and expertise of our incredible global network of practitioners, researchers, and analysts who have led Democracy International's conflict analyses, rule of law assessments, evaluations, and appraisals across more than 80 countries. Our work together has consistently delivered actionable recommendations that inform policy and development programming in some of the world's most complex environments.

We look forward to contributing to WFD's efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and governance worldwide and to deepening our collaboration with their team and partners in the United Kingdom and around the world.

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04/01/2026

Democracy International is proud to announce the launch of Nextgen Peacemakers (NEXT-P). This 30-month initiative is designed to strengthen sustainable, in-country capacities for effective conflict management and peacebuilding by placing young people at the heart of The Gambia’s democratic transition. Proud to partner with: Attorney General's Chambers & Ministry of Justice ,the Gambia, Think Young Women, National Youth Council - The Gambia, Center for Research and Policy Development -CRPD, and the Association of Victim-Led Organisations (AVLO). This program is made possible by the generous financial and technical support of the European Commission and European Union in The Gambia.

03/04/2026

🌍 Big news from Democracy International!

We are proud to announce that the Council of Europe has awarded DI a framework contract to provide international consultancy services in social and behavior change — supporting co-operation projects under the Centre of Expertise for Multilevel Governance and the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities.

This partnership reflects something we deeply believe: that lasting democratic progress requires understanding how people think, trust, and engage with their institutions. Behavioral science isn't a bonus — it's essential to good governance.

📖 Read the full announcement on our blog: https://democracyinternational.tumblr.com/post/810169128992325632/behavioral-science-meets-democracy-council-of

Democracy International (DI) is proud to announce that the Council of Europe has awarded the organization a framework contract to provide international consultancy services in support of social and...

02/18/2026

Democracy International was honored to be a part of Bangladesh’s historical national election and referendum on the July Charter on February 12. Our teams in Dhaka and around the country observed a largely peaceful and democratic process that ushers in a new era of politics and governance, with many first-time parliamentarians elected and a majority of voters endorsing the July Charter reforms to strengthen governance and accountability.

With more than 15 years of supporting political parties, peaceful elections, and democratic institutions in Bangladesh, DI is encouraged by the promise this moment holds for Bangladesh’s future and remains committed to supporting Bangladesh through this political transition and journey of reform.

Read more about how these landmark elections were conducted from DI’s senior election advisor Md Abdul Alim:

https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/credible-election-the-reform-journey-commences-now-4105491

02/10/2026

In a briefing for the International Development Committee of the U.K. Parliament, DI President and CEO Eric Bjornlund and DI Vice President Liza Prendergast, with DI partner Greg Power OBE, Founder and Board Chair of Global Partners Governance, discussed the landscape for international development in the United States, including actions in the U.S. courts and in the U.S. Congress to restore international development funding.

To inform the “Future of UK aid and development assistance” inquiry, we emphasized with Members of Parliament the importance of the U.K.’s continued leadership in advancing governance and human rights in overseas development. We appreciated the opportunity to respond to thoughtful questions from Members of Parliament in this process and we reiterated our commitment to advancing the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.

As the International Development Committee releases its interim report, we are pleased that Members of Parliament have addressed the importance of governance and civil society engagement as key to advancing other core development goals. We support the U.K.’s continued shift from service delivery to systems support, which will require astute approaches to thinking and working politically. As recognized in item 39 of the report, in fragile and conflict-affected states, “the empowerment and equipping of states, and their civil society organisations, should be central to the FCDO’s approach.”

Read the report here:

https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/51458/documents/285472/default/

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01/27/2026

🗳️Democracy International is proud to amplify , a national initiative that highlights the critical role poll workers play in ensuring safe, secure, and accessible elections.

As the 2026 election season begins, this day serves as a reminder that strong democracies rely on informed and engaged citizens, and on the election workers who make the voting process possible.

Learn how local election offices are recruiting poll workers and how you can support elections in your community at www.HelpAmericaVote.gov

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U.S. Election Assistance Commission

12/31/2025

Here's to a new year filled with connection and purpose.