Democracy Moves Leadership Lab Session: Understanding the Global Electoral Landscape in 2024
Date: February 28, 2024
Time: 4 PM EAT, 4 PM CAT
Venue: Zoom
Understanding the Global Electoral Landscape in 2024
In the midst of a pivotal year for global elections, 99 countries are gearing up for electoral contests, involving more than half the world's population and an estimated 1.8 billion potential voters. As highlighted by the International Republican Institute's (IRI) publication "The 25 Elections to Watch in 2024," this year is poised to be the most decisive in electoral history.
The International Republican Institute notes that not all elections will be free or fair, with fraudulent results anticipated in some cases, particularly in dictatorships like Iran and Russia. Fragile democracies face scrutiny, emphasizing the critical role of electoral institutions.
Africa's Electoral Challenges and Opportunities in 2024
In their publication "Africa’s 2024 Elections: Challenges and Opportunities to Regain Democratic Momentum," Joseph Siegle and Candace Cook, from the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies (ACSS), highlight Africa's dynamic election calendar. With 19 countries holding presidential or general elections, the landscape ranges from competitive multiparty contests to perfunctory exercises. They indicate that Southern Africa may witness transitions of power, reflecting a maturation of multipartyism, while Sahelian countries recovering from coups navigate elections crucial to governance and security.
Democracy Moves: A Coalition for Positive Change
As a coalition of thinkers and doers, Democracy Moves recognizes the global threat to democracy. With a belief that a better world is possible, the organization aims to energize and enable young voices to change the conversation. The focus is on fostering more just and participatory democracies, placing the power for change in the hands of young people.
Leadership Lab: Nurturing Youth Participation in 2024 Elections
Democracy Moves, in collaboration with Restless Development through the Voice and Democracy Program, is proud to present the "Democracy Moves Leadership Lab." This virtual session brings together youth policymakers from Africa, Asia, and Latin America to discuss the state of youth participation in elections and democracy in the upcoming 2024 elections.
The Objectives of the Leadership lab include
To highlight the critical aspects of youth participation in the 2024 elections, both in Africa and Latin America.
To spotlight key areas of elections and democracy by the partner organizations and explore potential areas of synergy, collaboration, and networking.
To brainstorm on the upcoming Summit for Democracy and the Annual Democracy Moves Conference.
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