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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
      • 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
        • 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


          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.
                • 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.
                • Nov 2021 – Oct 2024

                  MORDOR

                  Improving education on authoritarianism and sharing recommendations with the EU on democracy support.
                  Completed
                  • 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
                      • Jan 2024 – Jun 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 – Oct 2024

                        The Charter Project Africa

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

                          Press Freedom Alliance 2.0

                          Supported the development and structural poverty reduction.