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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


      On-going
      • 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).
        Completed
        • 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


          • 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


              • 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.
                Completed
                • 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.