The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Its objective is to support sustainable democratic change by providing comparative knowledge, assisting in democratic reforms and influencing policies and politics. It aims to strengthen democratic institutions and processes. IDEA is one of the founding partners of the ACE project as is currently hosting the ACE Interim Secretariat.
International IDEA acts as a catalyst for democracy building by providing knowledge resources, expertise and a platform for debate on democracy issues.  It works together with policymakers, donor governments, UN organizations and agencies, regional organizations and others engaged in democracy building.

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