What we do
Programmes
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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Sep 2022 – Dec 2026WYDE Civic Engagement
Promoting youth participation in public affairs. -
Oct 2021 – Dec 2025STED | Supporting Team Europe Democracy
Contributing to more effective evidence-based and coordinated support for democracy.
Completed
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2017 – 2020REACH for Democracy
Enhanced pluralism and inclusiveness of political party systems in EU partner countries. -
2016 – 2019INSPIRED+
Supported local actors in 9 different countries in identifying, analysing and monitoring domestic policies. -
2012 – 2014INSPIRED Pilot project
Implemented the principles outlined in the 2009 Council Conclusions on Democracy Support in the EU’s External Relations.
Americas
On-going
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Jul 2022 – Jun 2025Promoción 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 – 2021Nuestros derechos en la Agenda 2030 (Paraguay)
Facilitated political dialogue in policy-making on children’s social rights, emphasising gender inclusion and sustainable development.
Asia and Pacific
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Aug 2025 – Jan 2027AHEAD Bangladesh
Supporting Bangladesh’s democratic transition by promoting transparent and credible elections in 2026.
Completed
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2015 – 2019INSPIRED Myanmar
Enhanced the role of civil society in public and policy affairs in cooperation with local authorities.
Central Asia and Caucasus
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Dec 2022 – Dec 2025EQUAL | EU 4 Women Empowerment in Armenia
Elevating and empowering women in Armenia to bring about societal change across the country.
Completed
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Dec 2019 – Nov 2021Media Dialogue (Kyrgyzstan)
Strengthened the national media environment by engaging various stakeholders in discussions on challenges affecting the media sector. -
Jan 2017 – Jan 2022Media and Freedom of Expression in the Framework of EU Democracy Support
Advocated for freedom of expression, right to information and free media. -
Jan 2011 – Dec 2015Press Freedom Alliance 2.0
Supported the development and structural poverty reduction.
Europe
On-going
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Sep 2024 – Feb 2027INSPIRED Moldova
Empowering Moldovan civil society to shape national policies and drive EU integration through participatory opportunities, policy dialogues, and capacity-building initiatives.
Completed
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November 2022 – October 2024CDWB | Combatting Disinformation in the Western Balkans
Tackling foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia. -
Jan 2022 – Jun 2024EU4Accountability
Empowering Moldovan civil society as actors of social accountability. -
2017 – 2019Transnistria II
Promoted sustainable partnerships and enhanced civil society actors’ capacities on both banks of the Nistru River. -
2012 – 2014Transnistria I
Boosted civil society, private sector, and media capacity in conflict prevention in Transnistria. -
Apr 2011 – Dec 2013Enhancing 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. -
2010 – 2014Basket 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 2023Information and Integrity (Morocco)
Strengthened the role of civil society in promoting transparency in Morocco. -
Jan 2019 – Jul 2022Med Dialogue for Rights and Equality
Strengthened the role of civil society in building sustainable development, regional cohesion and resilience in the southern Neighborhood. -
2017 – 2021EU-JDID
Supported Jordan’s democratic consolidation and inclusion in national policy and decision-making processes. -
2017 – 2019PALOMA | Peace through Advocacy with Local Organisations and Multi Actor Actions
Contributed to preventing of radicalisation among Tunisian youth in vulnerable environments. -
2017 – 2019Parfait
Improved women’s participation in local governance in 6 regions of Tunisia. -
Jan 2011 – Dec 2015Press Freedom Alliance 2.0
Supported the development and structural poverty reduction. -
2013PASC | Programme d’Appui à la Société Civile en Tunisie
Empowered Tunisian civil society to actively contribute to political and economic dialogue. -
May 2011 – 2013SUDEL | Supporting Democracy in Libya
Supported reconciliation processes and democratic transition in Libya.
Sub-Saharan Africa
On-going
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May 2025 – Oct 2026AHEAD Côte d’Ivoire
Supporting the Independent Election Commission (CEI) of Côte d’Ivoire during the new electoral cycle. -
Jan 2025 – Dec 2026Digitalise Youth
Enhancing digital skills, promoting civic tech solutions, and raising awareness about online political engagement in the Sahel region. -
Jul 2024 – Jun 2027AHEAD Burundi
Promoting democratic culture and strengthening of the rule of law in Burundi. -
Jan 2024 – Jun 2027AHEAD Africa
Strengthening pan-African civil society’s monitoring capacities in electoral related issues. -
Oct 2023 – Dec 2026AHEAD Liberia
Enhancing Liberia’s National Election Commission’s communication and information flow.
Completed
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Sep 2021 – Mar 2023African Union Civic Tech Fund
Strengthened citizen engagement with innovative tools and technologies in African Union Member States. -
Jan 2020 – Jul 2022Djuntu pa igualdadi! (Cape Verde)
Enhanced legal, institutional, and social conditions in Cape Verde to support and advance women’s rights. -
Jan 2021 – Oct 2024The Charter Project Africa
Strengthening systems of democratic governance in African Union member states. -
Mar 2010 – Dec 2011Facilitating Zimbabwe’s Civil Society Immediate Contributions to the Constitutional Reform Process
Enhanced civic participation in Zimbabwe’s constitutional referendum. -
Sep 2010 – Mar 2013Support 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. -
Jan 2011 – Dec 2015Press Freedom Alliance 2.0
Supported the development and structural poverty reduction.