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A New Phase of Civic Movements: Implications for International Democracy Support
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A New Phase of Civic Movements: Implications for International Democracy Support

International democracy support has yet to catch up with the changing shape of global civil society. Many democracy-support donors remain uncertain about how to engage with activists, given the lack of institutionalization and accountability mechanisms.

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By Richard Youngs, Elene Panchulidze, Carlotta Magoga
Published on May 7, 2025
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The European Democracy Hub was launched in 2021 as a joint initiative of Carnegie Europe and the European Partnership for Democracy. To continue to follow the project’s outputs, please visit: https://europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu.

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Richard Youngs
Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Richard Youngs
Elene Panchulidze
Head of Research, European Partnership for Democracy
Elene Panchulidze
Carlotta Magoga
Democracy

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