Politics matters. Open and accountable governance is the cornerstone of a stable and successful society, influencing every aspect of the lives of individuals. Where these ideas are absent or underdeveloped, communities and the state are at risk.
Governments and international organisations have begun to recognise that development across sectors relies to a large extent on good governance, and the ability of individuals and groups at all levels of society to voice their needs and priorities. A fact dramatically underlined by recent events in the Middle East and North Africa.
Our research and analysis team offers a range of insightful, practical, political research and analysis tools, mapping the political landscape and identifying key dynamics.
Our training and capacity building team provides programme implementation to strengthen participatory structures through a range of political actors and institutions, working with local partners and regional experts to ensure genuine ownership and relevance to the context.
Our programme design and evaluation team utilises a range of specific monitoring and evaluation methodologies capable of capturing and understanding the nuanced, qualitative changes aimed at through democratic assistance programmes.
We are at the forefront of the growing democratic support sector. Utilising our extensive expertise in governance and politics in a range of contexts, we engage with local political stakeholders, assisting them in building effective, democratic political systems.
Successful democracies are grounded in the unique dynamics of each society, and local stakeholders are best placed to drive their own political futures. Integrity’s role is to facilitate and provide relevant expertise in response to local need.
A recent project:
Evaluating integrity standards in Kenya, Sierra Leone, occupied Palestinian Territories and Afghanistan
To find out more or engage our participatory politics team please contact politics@integrityresearch.co.uk
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