Democratic Governance

Accountability is strongest when it is collective

Strong and accountable institutions, backed by the rule of law, are the bedrock of democratic governance. Laws and institutions are the means through which democracy can deliver for all people.

We have the legal and technical expertise to help design and defend this bedrock, from the local to the national level. We are experts in constitutional and legal reform, rule of law and justice systems, electoral system design and implementation, institutional structure and delivery, executive leadership, inter-agency collaboration, public sector integrity and anti-corruption, and digital integration and cybersecurity. We partner with electoral authorities, public institutions, parliaments, courts, and oversight bodies to help them lead with integrity, deliver with efficiency and transparency, and act with independence. We also partner with local authorities, as this is particularly fertile ground for reimagining and reinventing democracy – and ultimately strengthening democracy from the inside out.

Most importantly, we help bridge the gap between people and government—ensuring institutions truly serve the people they represent. And as the ultimate accountability mechanism, we help make elections transparent, accessible, and truly representative.

Our assistance is grounded in international and regional obligations, informed by comparative experience and research, and responsive to the specific set of challenges on the ground. No cookie cutters. No box checking. Just real assistance and partnership with sustained impact.