Democracy and sustainable development

One of the starting points for Demo’s work is that functioning democratic systems promote sustainable development. In a democratic society, citizens shall be able to influence the decisions affecting their lives and country, elect the decision-makers and hold them to account. If development occurs in the country, with help of democracy it can be channelled to benefit all the citizens. Thus functioning democracy - including also the independent judiciary and freedom of speech - may contribute to more sustainable development.

Under Materials and Links on the top of the page you will find articles, studies and presentations on democracy and development issues as well as links to relevant research institutes, NGO's and think tanks.

Under News you will find the latest news about Demo's work published in English.