What we do
We bring together the expertise of specialists from various sectors of democracy support (support to parliaments, political parties, elections, rule of law, executive leadership, etc.) to deliver impactful democracy programmes around the world. Using proven approaches and methods, we adapt our support to fit each context’s specific needs and challenges.
Global
On-going
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Jan 2024 – Dec 2029
EU System for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society (EU SEE)
EU SEE promotes an enabling environment for civil society in partner countries, for a civil society and democratic space that is inclusive, participatory, empowered, and independent. -
Sep 2022 – Dec 2026
WYDE | Women and Youth in Democracy Civic Engagement
Promoting youth participation in public affairs. -
Oct 2021 – Dec 2025
STED | Supporting Team Europe Democracy
Contributing to more effective evidence-based and coordinated support for democracy. -
Sep 2021 – Aug 2024
Exploring Worldwide Democratic Innovations
Researching democratic innovations outside the West.
Completed
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2017 – 2020
REACH for Democracy
Enhanced pluralism and inclusiveness of political party systems in EU partner countries. -
2016 – 2020
International Lobby and Advocacy to EU
Ensured the recognition of an enabling environment to influence international policies on political party support and parliamentary strengthening. -
2016 – 2019
INSPIRED+
Supported local actors in 9 different countries in identifying, analysing and monitoring domestic policies. -
2012 – 2014
INSPIRED Pilot project
Implemented the principles outlined in the 2009 Council Conclusions on Democracy Support in the EU’s External Relations.
Europe
On-going
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Jul 2023 – Jun 2024
Defending civic space in the European Union
“Defending civic space in the European Union” wants to counter a series of identifiable threats to civil society and civic space, originating from legislative and non-legislative initiatives from the EU institutions. -
Jul 2023 – Jun 2026
Nets4Dem | Network of Networks for Democracy
Establishing a European network of practitioners and researchers in the field of democracy. -
Dec 2022 – Dec 2025
EQUAL | EU 4 Women Empowerment in Armenia
Elevating and empowering women in Armenia to bring about societal change across the country. -
Jan 2022 – Jun 2024
EU4Accountability
Empowering Moldovan civil society as actors of social accountability. -
Oct 2022 – Sep 2024
SEEEDS | Supporting Engagement in European Elections and Democratic Societies
Strengthening the integrity of the 2024 European Parliament elections through a non-partisan transnational network. -
Nov 2021 – Oct 2024
MORDOR
Improving education on authoritarianism and sharing recommendations with the EU on democracy support.
Completed
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Aug 2021 – Dec 2023
Implementing the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP)
Supported the EDAP implementation for democracy-centric progress on digital policy. -
May 2019 – Jun 2020
Virtual Insanity
Strengthened European-level policy that guaranteed transparency in digital political advertising. -
Jan 2017 – Jan 2022
Media and Freedom of Expression in the Framework of EU Democracy Support
Advocated for freedom of expression, right to information and free media. -
2017 – 2019
Transnistria II
Promoted sustainable partnerships and enhanced civil society actors’ capacities on both banks of the Nistru River. -
2012 – 2014
Transnistria I
Boosted civil society, private sector, and media capacity in conflict prevention in Transnistria. -
Apr 2011 – Dec 2013
Enhancing Civic Oversight of Reforms in Ukraine in the Framework of European Neighbourhood Policy
Raised awareness on government’s obligations on democratic governance and human rights. -
Jan 2011 – Dec 2015
Press Freedom Alliance 2.0
Supported the development and structural poverty reduction. -
2010 – 2014
Basket Funds in Moldova
Provided comprehensive support platform for local civic actors and civil society organisations in Moldova.
Middle East and North Africa
Completed
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Mar 2021 – Feb 2023
Information and Integrity (Morocco)
Strengthened the role of civil society in promoting transparency in Morocco. -
Jan 2019 – Jul 2022
Med Dialogue for Rights and Equality
Strengthened the role of civil society in building sustainable development, regional cohesion and resilience in the southern Neighborhood. -
2017 – 2021
EU-JDID
Supported Jordan’s democratic consolidation and inclusion in national policy and decision-making processes. -
2017 – 2019
PALOMA | Peace through Advocacy with Local Organisations and Multi Actor Actions
Contributed to preventing of radicalisation among Tunisian youth in vulnerable environments. -
2017 – 2019
Parfait
Improved women’s participation in local governance in 6 regions of Tunisia. -
2013
PASC | Programme d’Appui à la Société Civile en Tunise
Empowered Tunisian civil society to actively contribute to political and economic dialogue. -
May 2011 – 2013
SUDEL | Supporting Democracy in Libya
Supported reconciliation processes and democratic transition in Libya.
Africa
On-going
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Jan 2024 – Dec 2027
AHEAD Africa
Strengthening pan-African civil society’s monitoring capacities in electoral related issues. -
Oct 2023 – Mar 2025
AHEAD Liberia
Enhancing Liberia’s National Election Commission’s communication and information flow. -
Jan 2021 – Jun 2024
The Charter Project Africa
Strengthening systems of democratic governance in African Union member states.
Completed
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Sep 2021 – March 2023
African Union Civic Tech Fund
Strengthened citizen engagement with innovative tools and technologies in African Union Member States. -
Jan 2020 – July 2022
Djuntu pa igualdadi! (Cape Verde)
Enhanced legal, institutional, and social conditions in Cape Verde to support and advance women’s rights. -
Mar 2010 – Dec 2011
Facilitating Zimbabwe’s Civil Society Immediate Contributions to the Constitutional Reform Process
Enhanced civic participation in Zimbabwe’s constitutional referendum. -
Sep 2010 – Mar 2013
Support to initiatives promoting integral elections in Ghana and increasing the participation of women in politics
Consolidated Ghana’s democracy by ensuring gender equity and fairness in democratic representation in Parliament.
Latin America
On-going
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July 2022 – June 2025
Promoción de la participación ciudadana a nivel nacional y local en el ciclo de las Políticas Públicas de Protección Social para la cohesión en Paraguay
Supporting the progressive implementation of the Social Protection System (SPS).
Completed
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2018 – 2021
Nuestros derechos en la Agenda 2030 (Paraguay)
Facilitated political dialogue in policy-making on children’s social rights, emphasising gender inclusion and sustainable development.
Asia
Completed
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Dec 2019 – Nov 2021
Media Dialogue (Kyrgyzstan)
Strengthened the national media environment by engaging various stakeholders in discussions on challenges affecting the media sector. -
2015 – 2019
INSPIRED Myanmar
Enhanced the role of civil society in public and policy affairs in cooperation with local authorities.