Young people are mobilising more than ever before for democracy. Hopes are high that the young can act as a democratic catalyst to turn back the powerful wave of authoritarianism across the world. But is this really possible? This report examines what is driving young people to […] read more
A Comparative Study of Political Generations in Australia In most advanced democracies, declining electoral turnout is disproportionately concentrated among young people.[i] For example, in the 2024 United Kingdom general election, less than half of 18- to 24-year-olds cast a ballot, compared with three-quarters of people aged 65 […] read more
Enhancing Youth Representation in Zimbabwe Through Effective Quotas Across the globe, quotas have been used to promote the inclusion of underrepresented social groups. Indeed, the introduction of such provisions in politics is widely regarded as a legitimate way of ensuring equal opportunities.[i]Previously, representational politics centred on gender […] read more
The Cost of Politics for Ghana’s Aspiring Young Parliamentarians Democracy costs money, and so does politics. Indeed, money plays a critical role in politics, elections, and democracy globally.[i] Political parties cannot function without financial resources, nor can political debates and campaigns. However, when the cost of politics […] read more
Youth Political Participation in Mozambique’s Disconnected Democracy In recent years, social media have become an integral part of young people’s daily lives. Giving users the ability to connect with others and access information quickly and easily, social media have become a powerful tool for political expression and […] read more
The 2025 mid-term elections in the Philippines, held under the administration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saw strong voter engagement, with over 68 million registered voters and an 82% turnout. Yet, beneath this high participation lies a political system shaped by entrenched inequalities. Electoral politics remains dominated by […] read more
A WYDE Civic Engagement Research Project This study follows naturally from the research carried out under the leadership of INTPA G1 on electoral procurement costs during 2021-2022. The earlier publications marked the EU’s first comprehensive methodological effort to shed light on one of the most elusive yet […] read more
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
This report on the Cost of Politics in South Africa, based on research conducted in 2025, examines the financial and emotional toll of contesting elections in a maturing democracy navigating political transition. With 27.8 million registered voters and a newly formed Government of National Unity following the […] read more