March 2026: Recent Publications on Democracy Support, Justice, Media and Global Governance

This compilation brings together a selection of recent publications from TED members and partner organisations, offering insights across democracy support, justice, media, gender equality and global governance.

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A discussion paper by the European Partnership for Democracy, China's Development Playbook: A Test for European Democracy Support, examines how shifting global dynamics are reshaping the landscape for democracy support. It explores how China’s approach to development cooperation challenges traditional European models and calls for more strategic positioning and clarity of purpose.

Closely related, the discussion paper We Need to Talk about Dialogue reflects on the role of dialogue in democracy support, highlighting both its potential and its limitations in increasingly polarised and constrained environments. It provides useful considerations for practitioners engaging in politically sensitive contexts.

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The European Democracy Support Annual Review 2025 offers a comprehensive overview of trends, challenges and priorities in democracy support. It captures evolving practices across the EU and its partners and provides a useful reference point for ongoing policy and programming discussions.

The article Support to Media and the Information Environment in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape highlights the strategic importance of independent media in times of democratic backsliding and geopolitical competition, and underlines the need for more coordinated and sustained support.

A number of resources explore developments in justice and governance. IDLO’s policy brief on Commercial Alternative Dispute Resolution looks at how accessible and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms can support investment, economic development and trust in institutions. The policy brief A People-Centered Justice Approach to Implementing AI Governance highlights the role of justice systems in ensuring that AI governance frameworks are enforceable, inclusive and responsive to people’s needs.

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The publication Equality in Law for Women and Girls focuses on legal reform as a key entry point for advancing gender equality. It examines persistent gaps in legal frameworks and offers recommendations to eliminate discriminatory laws and strengthen implementation.

International IDEA’s report Reimagining Democracy in the Global South provides a broader reflection on how democratic models and practices are evolving in different regional contexts. It emphasises the importance of locally grounded approaches and the need to move beyond one-size-fits-all frameworks.