Interventions to reverse democratic backsliding need to be more context-aware | 3ie

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We are a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to using evidence to transform people’s lives. We collaborate with governments, foundations, NGOs, development and research organizations across the globe.
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We support governments and development partners to generate and use rigorous evidence that informs better policies, programs and investments. Our work spans the full decision-making cycle, helping identify what works, why it works, and how to improve outcomes.
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Our diverse evidence to policy portfolio spans all major development sectors and regions and represents the scale and depth of 3ie’s global programs and initiatives.
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The authors of this brief present findings of a rapid evidence assessment on the effects of democracy and freedom interventions in democratic backsliding contexts. This brief was commissioned by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

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