"In light of the challenges to democracies world wide, the V-Dem Institute initiated the "Case for Democracy" program - a campaign to translate and distribute knowledge and ideas from the academic sphere to policymakers and practitioners. Its goal is to actively outline and promote the socio-economic and security benefits inherent in a more democratic world. Providing evidence-based information is of utmost importance in the present era of “fake news” which is often generated by and in support of autocratization."
Five Case for Democracy Week Policy Briefs
After a series of webinars during the Case for Democracy Week 2021, the project launched the following policy briefs on democracy worldwide:
- Does Democracy Cause Economic Growth, Stability, and Work for the Poor?
- Are Democracies Better for Social Protection of the Poor, Gender Equality, and Social Cohesion?
- Does Democracy Increase Global Health?
- Does Democracy Bring International and Domestic Peace and Security?
- Do Democracies Perform Better Combatting Climate Change?
For more information, visit V-dem's website.