How To Reverse The Backslide In Democracy?

Leena Rikkilä Tamang, Director for Asia and the Pacific, International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)

29-Nov-23 07:45

How To Reverse The Backslide In Democracy?

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The fifth edition of the Global State of Democracy report by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance reveals that democratic trends have been declining around the world over the past 5 years. We review the patterns observed in the Asia-Pacific region, including the bright spots as well as aspects of concern with Leena Rikkilä Tamang at the International IDEA.

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Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Philip See, Anwar Mahbob

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Categories: international, politics

Tags: global state of democracy report, democratic trends, asia pacific,

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