International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance Latest News
Chief Election Commissioner of India is set to assume the role of the Chairperson of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026.
About International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
- It is an inter-governmental organisation established in 1995.
- It works to strengthen democratic institutions and electoral processes worldwide.
- International IDEA has been granted UN observer status.
- Objective: The objectives of the Institute are to support stronger democratic institutions and processes, and more sustainable, effective and legitimate democracy.
- Member countries: It currently has 35 member countries, with the United States and Japan as observers. India is a founding member of International IDEA
- Governance: The Institute’s governance consists of a Council of Member States, a Steering Committee, a Finance and Audit Committee, a Board of Advisers and a Secretariat, led by the Secretary-General.
- Each year, the Council elects a Chair and two Vice Chairs among its Member States.
- Core Functions: Its working modalities include four elements: knowledge production, capacity development, advocacy as well as convening of dialogues.
- It focuses on six workstreams namely:
- Electoral Processes
- Constitution-Building
- Democracy Assessment
- Political Participation and Representation
- Climate Change and Democracy
- Digitalization and Democracy
- Secretariat: Stockholm, Sweden
Source: TH
Last updated on November, 2025
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