This report on the Cost of Politics in Malaysia, based on research conducted in 2025, explores the financial, institutional and social burdens faced by candidates and parties in a political system undergoing transition. With an expanded electorate following the drop in voting age to 18 and automatic […] read more
The WYDE Civic Engagement project complements its activities at global and regional levels with ad-hoc country-level support. The overall aim of the Quick-Impact Actions (QIAS) is to provide urgent and strategic support to local actors working on youth political inclusion and participation, always upon request of the […] read more
The WYDE Civic Engagement Youth Advisory Board is the highest youth engagement body in the project. Its members are young beneficiaries from our activities, recruited for a one-year mandate to advise the management team, take part in the steering committees with the European Commission and occasionally represent the project in […] read more
Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, is experiencing democratic backsliding, with rising costs and limited political mobility restricting access to power. The national parliament of Indonesia has played a role in consolidating autocratic legalism, favoring elite interests over broader democratic representation. As a stark indicator of how limited political […] read more
Thailand’s general election of May 2023 marked a turning point in its political landscape, with many newcomers, even those with very little prior electoral experience, defeating established incumbents. The result defied polls and academic predictions, implying a shift away from old-money politics in favour of embracing newcomers. […] read more
Democracy in the Philippines has transformed into what some observers describe as an authoritarian political system. Since mid-2016, human rights and civil liberties have significantly deteriorated, while corruption remains endemic in the country1. Freedom of speech and assembly have been repeatedly hindered, and opposition groups have faced […] read more
The Solomon Islands is an archipelagic state in the Pacific region. The country is characterised by significant cultural and linguistic diversity. The country’s vulnerability to natural disasters, geographic dispersion, and remoteness shape the economic and governance challenges that it faces. The Solomon Islands’ economy relies on agriculture […] read more
Joanne Valdez is a community leader and educator, serving her third term as a council member for Candon City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Joanne serves on committees focusing on Gender and Development, Women and Family, and Education. Her dedication has earned her prestigious awards such as the Outstanding […] read more
Tsenguun Saruulsaikhan is from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and at the age of 26 she’s been selected as the youngest Secretary of the Democratic Party of Mongolia. From a young age, Tsenguun has been passionate about making a positive impact in her country and has worked towards this goal. […] read more