INTERNATIONAL IDEA

SUPPORTING DEMOCRACY WORLDWIDE

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance is an intergovernmental organization.
Its programmes aim to:

Are you actively engaged in THE PROCESS OF BUILDING DEMOCRACY?	Are you actively involved in POLICY DEBATE ON DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT?	In focus December 11, 2008 Participation and Inclusiveness The election of Barack Obama was hailed by world political leaders who hope it will usher-in a revival of multilateralism and a return to primacy of international law. Their hopes are important; they are certainly hopes that I share. Yet, they are largely generated by mistakes of the past.
Spotlight on Kicking off in November 2008, International IDEA and openDemocracy are presenting a major debate on the current state of democracy support in the international arena. Go to the debate	Quick links WHAT'S NEW In brief Newsletter: October-December 2008 Subscribe to Newsletter DATABASES & NETWORKS International IDEA's databases and networks JOB OPPORTUNITIES Apply for vacancies and/or register your CV in our job database.	Did You Know... In Germany, the first ever female Chancellor (the Head of the Government) was elected in September 2005. She is not only the first female German Chancellor but also the first from former East Germany and the youngest Chancellor ever elected.