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Inauguration Day: IRI Congratulates President Trump, Commends President Obama for his Service Read More

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IRI Congratulates Gambian President Adama Barrow on his Inauguration Read More

Poll

New Tunisia Poll Read More

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Pre-Election Watch—Somalia: January 24, 2017 Read More

Event on January 30: Combating Corruption in Asia Read More

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IRI Congratulates Governor Nikki Haley on Confirmation as UN Ambassador Read More

What We Do

Multi-Party Political Systems

Strengthening the ability of parties to develop and present issue-based platforms and represent citizens.

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Democratic Governance

Bringing government closer to citizens, making it a responsive, transparent, effective institution.

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Women's Empowerment

Empowering women to play an active role in their communities and take on leadership roles.

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Civil Society Initiatives

Helping citizens organize and advocate for solutions to community problems, demand changes in policies and raise public awareness.

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Youth Leadership

Engaging, empowering and connecting youth to peacefully participate in the political process.

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Strengthening Electoral Processes

Ensuring transparent, open and competitive elections that all voters can participate in free from intimidation.

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Center for Insights in Survey Research

Understanding Public Opinion

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Our Partners

Building partnerships with organizations from around the world to carry out our mission.

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Where We Work

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Democracy Speaks

Notes from the Ground: Tunisia’s National Youth Dialogue

by Leo Siebert

IRI is working with Tunisia as it embarks on a new strategy of participatory responsive governance and engagement with youth.

Center for Insights in Survey Research- List of Polls

Since 1998, we have carried out polling and survey research programs in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

News & Resource Center

Our resource library is a repository for our public opinion polls, election observation and assessment reports, manuals and other training and research materials.

Democracy Speaks

Undeterred: The Women of Ghana Come Out to Vote

by James Laman

"I came here with all members of my family to vote, and I voted because I want a good leader to rule Ghana."

Democracy Speaks Blog

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Fiscalización y transparencia—dos términos que se vinculan para el favor de la democracia y las buenas prácticas de gobierno abierto

By Mónica Villeda

Monday, January 23, 2017

Gobierno Abierto y Participación Ciudadana: Antídotos para la Corrupción

By Francisco Lage, Norma Ruiz, Mercedes García

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

En México, IRI Ayuda a Combatir la Enfermedad de la Corrupción

By Norma Ruiz, Francisco Lage, Mercedes García

What We Do

Where We Work

Notes from the Ground: Tunisia’s National Youth Dialogue

Center for Insights in Survey Research- List of Polls

News & Resource Center

Undeterred: The Women of Ghana Come Out to Vote

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