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The 2025 evaluation of the award-winning #EWIP program by The Oslo Center and Christian Democratic International Center shows women gaining confidence and party roles, and five parties adopting Gender Audit Frameworks.
Read the report 👉 oslocenter.no/publications.
🗳️Running for office doesn’t begin on the ballot. It begins in your community.
Across Kwale, Kisumu and Kakamega, our #EWIP alumnae are holding town halls to introduce their candidacies and build the networks that will carry them to the ballot in 2027.
#WomenInPolitics
#Disinformation and polarization are among the greatest threats to democracy today.
As Prof. Staffan Lindberg of V-Dem Institute reminded us at #WordsMatter2026, countering these threats is essential for the future of #democracy.
The Oslo Center is at the @OECD Global Forum on Building Trust and Reinforcing Democracy.
The new #GovernmentUnstuck report puts citizen participation first. Our work shows that engagement must be both meaningful and consistent, and citizens must see results of their engagement.
The Oslo Center congratulates Navi Pillay on the 2026 #NobelPeacePrize, a timely and important decision. 🕊️
#Democracy and good governance can only thrive where the rule of law is respected. This is the foundation of lasting peace.
@NobelPeaceOslo
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How much does it really cost to cast a vote in Kenya? @KuriaKimaniMP
While the global benchmark sits at approximately $5 per vote, findings from the PIERK Consortium Study on the #CostOfElections reveal Kenya's numbers are significantly higher:
* In 2017, the average cost to cast a vote per voter was $26 against a budgeted allocation of $16
* In 2022, the average cost to cast a vote per voter was $20 against a budgeted allocation of $12.
Kenya consistently ranks among the highest globally in electoral expenditure. Addressing these budget overruns is critical for long-term fiscal stability and democratic sustainability.
🔗 Read the full report👉: nimd.org/publication/cost-of…
#ElectoralReforms #GoodGovernance #Kenya #PublicFinance
#CostOfPoliticsKE
How much does it cost to cast a vote in this country? I was trying to do a small analysis of how much it costs for a Kenyan to cast a vote in an election. In 2022, it was approximately KSh 2,600 per vote. How does that compare with the cost of casting a vote in other jurisdictions?
For example, if we compare that with South Africa, it costs four times more in Kenya than it does in South Africa. This means that, at the same cost as one vote in Kenya, four votes could be cast in South Africa. ~ @KuriaKimaniMP #BungeLiveNA.
🌍 Democracy is under pressure.
At #WordsMatter2026, policymakers and civil society, including a youth-led delegation, met in Oslo to turn dialogue into democratic resilience.
Find out how in our report:
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"#Democracy can erode quickly, but it can also be renewed when institutions, political leaders, and citizens align around shared principles."
– John Løvdal, The Oslo Center CEO
#InternationalDemocracyDay
🌍 Today is International Day of Democracy!
Democracy isn't just the ballot box. It's everyday dialogue, inclusion, and standing up to disinformation and autocratization.
Together, let's stand for democracy, inclusion, and human rights. ✊
#InternationalDemocracyDay
Running for office doesn't begin on the ballot. It begins in a room full of people who know you, your neighbours, your community leaders, the women and men who have watched you show up for years and choosing to say, 'I am ready to lead.'
#EWIP #WomenInPolitics #WomenOnTheBallot
Our Youth Assemblies Program Evaluation Report breaks down how structured youth platforms integrated marginalized voices directly into formal decision-making.
📖 Read the full report: zurl.co/RUjsg
#InternationalYouthDay
"As a youth, you shouldn't need to sacrifice your life just to feel included… If young people are our future leaders & stakeholders, we must start treating them that way today."
- Tiana Doncheva, General Director WorkForce - internship. #InternationalYouthDay #WordsMatter2026
This #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate our ongoing work with the @kwale_youth Assembly & @LamuYouthAssembly in Kenya. 🇰🇪
From opening dialogue channels to preparing informed young voters ahead of the 2027 elections, these assemblies demonstrate what civic action looks like.🙌
"Real youth participation starts with the material. The most disadvantaged youths are often those further away from political participation."
- Emma Lacina-Moser, Youth Development Lead at The @KingsTrust.
#InternationalYouthDay #WordsMatter2026
📢 Young leaders aren't waiting for permission, they are actively building democratic spaces & demanding a real seat at the decision-making table.
Hear directly from young leaders about their vision for youth participation 🎬👇
#InternationalYouthDay
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"Young people are already trying to participate; they are already trying to raise their voices. But they are not being accepted."
- @Min_Dr_Radak, Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association Representative
Let's stand with young leaders this #InternationalYouthDay. ✊
The Oslo Center recently teamed up with the Kwale County Assembly's Implementation Committee and the
@KwaleYouth
for a two-day workshop. Proud of the progress happening in Kwale! 🇰🇪
📢 The #WordsMatter2026 Summary Report is now available!
Following our gathering of 300+ global leaders in Norway, this report delivers actionable steps to combat polarization, fight disinformation, and move from dialogue to tangible change.
Download 👉 oslocenter.no/wp-content/upl…
