Electoral integrity: a public trust index
How to measure public trust in electoral processes, and which reforms strengthen it.
Advancing democracy through ideas
The International Institute for Liberty, Democracy & Progress (IILDP) conducts research, develops leaders and proposes reforms for free societies in Latin America and around the world.
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Independent · Non-profit · International
Ideas, research and public action
The International Institute for Liberty, Democracy & Progress (IILDP) is a non-profit civil association. It brings together young leaders, scholars, professionals, public servants and civil society actors committed to individual freedoms and democratic institutions.
- Non-profit
- A civil association with a liberal outlook.
- International
- A network of people and institutions across countries.
- Latin America
- A particular focus on the region’s challenges.
- Independent
- No party or government affiliation.
We combine the academic rigor of a think tank, the advocacy capacity of a public policy organization and the energy of an international leadership platform.
Liberty, democracy and progress are not competing goals. They are the pillars of a free, just and prosperous society.
Our first research areas
Illustrative titles from the institute’s agenda: our first publications are in preparation.
AI and disinformation in election campaigns
Self-regulation and transparency proposals that protect public debate without restricting speech.
Ten reforms for judicial independence
Appointments, budgets and accountability: a comparative agenda for the region.
Freedom of expression on online platforms
Content moderation, intermediary liability and limits on state censorship.
Fiscal stability as social policy
Why macroeconomic predictability protects the least well-off first.
Open government and civic oversight
Minimum transparency standards for municipal, provincial and national governments.
From idea to reform
Many voices and scattered data are distilled into one clear proposal, ready for policymakers.
Research
Data, comparative evidence and dialogue with experts.
Debate
Forums where ideas are put to the test.
Advocate
Concrete proposals for decision-makers.
Research
Data, comparative evidence and dialogue with experts from across the region.
Debate
Forums and conferences where ideas are tested in public.
Advocate
Concrete proposals for legislators, governments and citizens.
What we do
Six program areas that bridge ideas and public action.
Research and policy proposals
Applied research that ends in concrete proposals for governments, legislatures and public agencies.
International forums and conferences
Gatherings that bring together leading voices from different countries to debate the challenges facing open societies.
Leadership development
Programs for young people with a calling to public service: ideas, method and hands-on experience.
Democratic governance
Institutions that limit power, are held accountable and guarantee peaceful alternation in office.
Electoral integrity and civic participation
Trustworthy elections, and citizens who stay engaged beyond election day.
Free expression, AI and disinformation
The challenges digital transformation poses for freedom of expression and public debate.
Where ideas are debated
Parliaments, forums and classrooms
The Superior Court of Justice of Piura, the European Parliament, a gala dinner at an international forum and a meeting with UNDP.
Ideas are meantto be put to work.
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