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Democracy is in crisis, with falling trust in institutions and a rise in authoritarian leaders. Learn how a renewed focus on engaging citizens in democratic systems and institutions can help to arrest the decline.
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Tackling political exclusion is central to saving democracy, report finds
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30 March 2026
Tackling political exclusion is central to saving democracy, report finds
Urgent steps need to be taken to rebuild the relationship between citizens and state to stem the decline of democracy globally, a new IDS report warns. Experts point to inequality and political exclusion as two of the biggest drivers for democratic backsliding, with the exclusion of citizens from a role in policy and decision-making spaces…
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