The enabling environment in Pakistan continues to present persistent challenges alongside limited but notable areas of resilience across its political, economic, and civil society spheres. Politically, uncertainty and polarisation...
The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has consecutively won the national election and governed Cambodia for almost four decades, dominating political life, government institutions, and the judiciary, resulting in a highly restricted...
Jamaica’s democratic framework provides a solid foundation for civil society, yet systemic challenges undermine its potential to fully enable CSO operations. The 2011 Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms establishes clear...
The Republic of The Gambia continues its democratic journey as one of West Africa’s most significant political transitions in recent years. The small nation of 2.5 million people is surrounded by Senegal except for its Atlantic...
Eswatini is governed under an absolute monarchy, where the King holds executive, legislative, and judicial authority. The country operates a hybrid governance system that blends traditional institutions with liberal democratic...
The first half of 2025 was marked by political transition and institutional uncertainty in Trinidad and Tobago. A new United National Congress (UNC) administration took office following the April general election, introducing both...
Deliberative methods are increasingly a source of inspiration for those who seek to redress the global trend of deepening dissatisfaction in democracy. Such methods offer parliaments the opportunity to engage citizens in rigorous...
In mid-2025, Chile entered a decisive pre-electoral phase marked by growing polarisation and the rise of outsider candidacies. In June, the ruling coalition’s primary confirmed Jeannette Jara as its candidate, while on the right...
Chile Snapshot OCT_ ES_0.pdf
Español (1.33 MB - PDF)This document summarises key messages of the 2023 Issue paper on citizenship education, produced within the European Education Area strategic framework Working group on equality and values in education and training (2021-2025)...
This handbook is the output of an online course promoted by the North-South Center with the intention to strengthen the skills of professionals facilitating virtual dialogues and consultations among youth stakeholders. The course...
