Democracy IDEAs
Democracy IDEAs is brought to you by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). Our podcasts share analyses, data, and insights from experts worldwide to help you understand the challenges of democracy in times of crisis. Find more information to empower you on decision-making processes at www.idea.int
Democracy IDEAs
A glimpse into the future of international election observation
Similar to elections and other democratic processes, the global COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact on international election observation. In this podcast we discuss the changing nature of international election observation during and beyond the pandemic. Will election observation ever go back to the old normal? How was election observation changing even before the pandemic struck? Is the pandemic changing radically what was done or simply accelerating changes that were already underway?
Host: Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of International IDEA
Guests:
- Gerardo de Icaza, Director of the Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation, Organisation of American States
- Patrick Costello, Head Of Global 3 Division, Democracy and Electoral Observation, European External Action Service