The Global Commission on Democracy and Multilateralism Report

The report examines how cooperation at global, regional and plurilateral levels can work together to strengthen democracy at a time of democratic retrenchment and declining trust. It puts forward four broad directions for action: supporting democracy that delivers both tangible improvements in people’s lives and the guarantees of freedom, dignity and justice; democratising multilateral decision-making; investing strategically in plurilateral cooperation; and addressing the concentration of economic, technological and political power. It also develops recommendations across five thematic priorities: digital technologies and artificial intelligence; constitutions, checks and balances and the rule of law; electoral integrity; corruption; and equality and civil rights. The report is intended as a basis for continued engagement, advocacy and reform.

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Working groups reports

Working group 1: Revitalising Support for Democracy within the UN System

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Working group 2: Reinforcing Democratic Norms through Regional Mechanisms

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Working group 3: Innovating Democratic Cooperation through Plurilateralism

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KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS

A global partnership that brings together governments and civil society to advance transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance.

An analytical centre that brings together expertise on democracy. The Hub explores the challenges affecting democratic politics in an effort to support democratic governance in Europe and around the world. It is a joint initiative of Carnegie Europe and the European Partnership for Democracy.

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance is an intergovernmental organisation that supports sustainable democracy worldwide through comparative knowledge, policy analysis, and technical assistance.