Representative democracy would require a set of political institutions radically different from those of all earlier democracies.

A democratic institution refers to an establishment that gradually includes more individuals in decision-making processes by eliminating restrictions based ...

The Commission's work on democratic institutions also includes the assistance provided to state authorities in relation to the legal and institutional framework ...

Abstract. Democratic institutions directly alter the way citizens interact with government; electoral institutions are a straightforward example of this. Introduction · Institutions and Networks · Incentives

ODIHR observes elections, reviews legislation and advises governments on how to develop and sustain democratic institutions. The Office conducts training ...

Democracy in Europe functions in different ways and at different levels, depending on the country and context. There is a wide range of political systems in ...

The Commission adopted a report on the role of extra-institutional actors in a democratic society (lobbying), providing an overview of strategies to strengthen ...

This work area includes democratic futures, electoral cycle support, parliamentary development, and women's political participation.

The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide. Elections Calendar · Careers · Our vision, mission & values · WHO WE ARE

Democracy is a system of government in which power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or through freely elected representatives. Democratic institutions · The War on Democracy · The theory of democracy