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Programmes EPD

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
  • Sep 2022 – Dec 2026

    WYDE 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.
    Completed
    • 2017 – 2020

      REACH for Democracy

      Enhanced pluralism and inclusiveness of political party systems in EU partner countries.
    • 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.

      Americas


      Completed
      • Jul 2022 – Jun 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).
      • 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 and Pacific


        On-going
        • Aug 2025 – Jan 2027

          AHEAD Bangladesh

          Supporting Bangladesh’s democratic transition by promoting transparent and credible elections in 2026.
          Completed
          • 2015 – 2019

            INSPIRED Myanmar

            Enhanced the role of civil society in public and policy affairs in cooperation with local authorities.

            Central Asia and Caucasus


            Completed
            • 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.
            • Dec 2019 – Nov 2021

              Media Dialogue (Kyrgyzstan)

              Strengthened the national media environment by engaging various stakeholders in discussions on challenges affecting the media sector.
            • 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.
            • Jan 2011 – Dec 2015

              Press Freedom Alliance 2.0

              Supported the development and structural poverty reduction.

              Europe


              On-going
              • Sep 2024 – Feb 2027

                INSPIRED Moldova

                Empowering Moldovan civil society to shape national policies and drive EU integration through participatory opportunities, policy dialogues, and capacity-building initiatives.
                Completed
                • November 2022 – October 2024

                  CDWB | Combatting Disinformation in the Western Balkans

                  Tackling foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia.
                • Jan 2022 – Jun 2024

                  EU4Accountability  

                  Empowering Moldovan civil society as actors of social accountability.
                • 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.
                • 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
                  • 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.
                  • Jan 2011 – Dec 2015

                    Press Freedom Alliance 2.0

                    Supported the development and structural poverty reduction.
                  • 2013

                    PASC | Programme d’Appui à la Société Civile en Tunisie

                    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.

                    Sub-Saharan Africa


                    On-going
                    • May 2025 – Oct 2026

                      AHEAD Côte d’Ivoire

                      Supporting the Independent Election Commission (CEI) of Côte d’Ivoire during the new electoral cycle.
                    • Jan 2025 – Dec 2026

                      Digitalise Youth

                      Enhancing digital skills, promoting civic tech solutions, and raising awareness about online political engagement in the Sahel region.
                    • Jul 2024 – Jun 2027

                      AHEAD Burundi

                      Promoting democratic culture and strengthening of the rule of law in Burundi.
                    • Jan 2024 – Jun 2027

                      AHEAD Africa

                      Strengthening pan-African civil society’s monitoring capacities in electoral related issues.
                    • Oct 2023 – Dec 2026

                      AHEAD Liberia

                      Enhancing Liberia’s National Election Commission’s communication and information flow.
                      Completed
                      • Sep 2021 – Mar 2023

                        African Union Civic Tech Fund

                        Strengthened citizen engagement with innovative tools and technologies in African Union Member States.
                      • Jan 2020 – Jul 2022

                        Djuntu pa igualdadi! (Cape Verde)

                        Enhanced legal, institutional, and social conditions in Cape Verde to support and advance women’s rights.
                      • Jan 2021 – Oct 2024

                        The Charter Project Africa

                        Strengthening systems of democratic governance in African Union member states.
                      • 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.
                      • Jan 2011 – Dec 2015

                        Press Freedom Alliance 2.0

                        Supported the development and structural poverty reduction.