Do elections turn people into democratic citizens? Elections have long been seen as a way
to foster democracy, development and security in Africa, with many hoping that the secret …

Since the turn of the century, an increasing number of governments around the world has
introduced or tightened restrictions on civil society organizations (CSOs). Attempts by local …

" Taken together, reciprocity, commonality and preference make for a sense of moral virtue
that is rooted in privileged relationships between those who share some form of collective …

The document has been compiled by Julia Keutgen with contributions from Susan
Dodsworth. The views expressed are those of the author, rather than those of the Foreign …

Civic space continues to shrink around the world, with evidence indicating a rise in state
surveillance of civil society, monitoring and suppression of online spaces and tools, arrest …