In a survey of 125 local democracy and governance organizations, nearly one-third reported changes to the legal environment making pro-democracy work more difficult.
Date: 9/25
Region: Global
Country: Global
Topic: Governance & Rights
Policy Lens: Democracy & Governance
Additional Context: Around 31% of respondents noted that the restrictions in the legal environment can be attributed to reduction in U.S. presence and support. This data comes from a survey conducted by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) in May 2025. The survey was sent to 740 organizations in 70 countries and was available in 6 languages. 125 organizations responded.