Democracy and Development - IDEA

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Democracy and Development :The Role of the UNDiscussionPaperSeptember 2013The effectiveness of institutions and the soundness of Democracy politics are acknowledged as catalysts for Development . Democracy creates the enabling environment in which policy choices are subject to the control of free and responsible citizens capable of holding government and state institutions accountable for their United Nations, 2013. Views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the United Nations, or of International IDEA, its Board or its Council membersAll photographs International IDEA 2013ISBN: 978-91-86565-91-6INTERNATIONAL IDEA AT A GLANCEDemocracy remains a universal human aspiration and a powerful force of political mobilization for change, as witnessed by citizen-led movements which are demanding democratic IDEA s Strategy 2012 2017What is International IDEA?

impartial and collaborative approach to democracy cooperation; emphasizing diversity in democracy, equal political participation, representation of women and men in politics and decision making, and helping to enhance the political will required for change. The Institute brings together a wide range of political entities and opinion leaders.

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