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COMMENTARY: What cryptocurrencies will do to the integrity of politics
Cryptocurrencies are one step closer to becoming a regular trading commodity. This, however, doesn't change the need to keep track of their usage in areas like campaign financing, state procurement and lobbying. Money in politics—in any form—benefits from regulation that fights corruption and increases transparency.The integrity of politics is at stake, so how can the policymaking process keep pace?
google.com Globally, democracy is at a crossroads. International IDEA’s The Global State of Democracy publication assesses the state of democracy worldwide, with the aim of providing evidence-based analysis and actionable recommendations for current...
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27 July 2020
Understanding COVID-19 and Democracy
The spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is changing how we lead our lives and how political leaders are making decisions at the local, national and global level. What does this mean for immediate decisions on elections and how does it shape the adjustments made around governance and emergency powers?
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