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The existing trade order is unravelling at a breathtaking pace. The World Trade Organization and the rule-based trade system that promoted economic integration and globalization for much of the last 80 years is under extreme pressure from trade wars and increasing geopolitical frictions. Yet, rising protectionism and isolationism are also symptoms of…
Issue Brief | Democracy and Trade: The Search for a New Compass
The existing trade order is unravelling at a breathtaking pace. The World Trade Organization and the rule-based trade system that promoted economic integration and globalization for much of the last 80 years is under extreme pressure from trade wars and increasing geopolitical frictions. Yet, rising protectionism and isolationism are also symptoms of a broader public backlash against globalization and international trade. Built on the promise to deliver prosperity for all, many of the existing trade and investment rules have also intensified inequalities and exposed countries to global shocks. Especially, the distributional effects of global trade have left many groups in…
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Strengthening Democratic Resilience in a Changing European and Transatlantic Security Landscape The Kofi Annan Foundation, the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, International IDEA and the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) hosted a high-level Policy Dialogue in Brussels on 20 June. Learn more about our 20 June event in Brussels in this article,…
Democracy, Multilateralism and Security
Strengthening Democratic Resilience in a Changing European and Transatlantic Security Landscape The Kofi Annan Foundation, the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, International IDEA and the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) hosted a high-level Policy Dialogue in Brussels on 20 June. Learn more about our 20 June event in Brussels in this article, and find additional details in our joint news release.
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Report: GenAI at the Ballot Box Since mid-2023, experts have identified the use of one or more forms of generative AI (GenAI) in nearly every national election, including elections in Argentina, Bangladesh, India, and Slovakia. Consequently, it is no surprise that concerns abound around the globe regarding the use of GenAI during…
A Review of Generative AI Use in the 2024 European Parliament Elections
Report: GenAI at the Ballot Box Since mid-2023, experts have identified the use of one or more forms of generative AI (GenAI) in nearly every national election, including elections in Argentina, Bangladesh, India, and Slovakia. Consequently, it is no surprise that concerns abound around the globe regarding the use of GenAI during elections, whether by malicious actors or as extensions of traditional campaigning approaches. DRI has been tracking the development and potential threats of GenAI technologies for many years, warning about the dangers of large language model misuse by malicious actors, their inability toeffectively answer questions on factual matters regarding…
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The convergence of climate change, environmental degradation and conflict poses a significant threat to peace and stability worldwide, particularly in fragile and conflict affected countries. Young people in these areas are disproportionately affected, yet they are also uniquely positioned to drive transformative solutions. The report Resilience Rising: Youth Research Informing Global Climate…
Resilience Rising: Youth Research Informing Global Climate and Conflict Responses
The convergence of climate change, environmental degradation and conflict poses a significant threat to peace and stability worldwide, particularly in fragile and conflict affected countries. Young people in these areas are disproportionately affected, yet they are also uniquely positioned to drive transformative solutions. The report Resilience Rising: Youth Research Informing Global Climate and Conflict Responses sheds light on the experiences of youth in six climate and conflict vulnerable countries – Burkina Faso, Niger, Pakistan, the Philippines, Somalia and Uganda – and provides actionable recommendations to address these challenges. Publications in English: Publications en Français : About the Report This report,…
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Building on the tools developed and lessons learned during our “Voices of Reconciliation and Equality” project in Colombia between 2022-2023, the Kofi Annan Foundation, Alianza para la Paz and Fundación Nacional Batuta have created a practical guide on how to use music to advance peace and gender equality among children and adolescents affected by violence. The guide, “Acordes…
Harnessing Music Education for Peacebuilding and Gender Equality in Colombia: A Guide
Building on the tools developed and lessons learned during our “Voices of Reconciliation and Equality” project in Colombia between 2022-2023, the Kofi Annan Foundation, Alianza para la Paz and Fundación Nacional Batuta have created a practical guide on how to use music to advance peace and gender equality among children and adolescents affected by violence. The guide, “Acordes por la Paz: Enfoque de género para la paz y la reconciliación en la formación musical con niñas, niños y adolescents” (Advancing Gender Equality and Peace through Music Education for Children and Adolescents), is available exclusively in Spanish and has been developed to inspire diverse actors in Colombia…
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As we reflect on the year 2022 – a year of hope and turmoil, we are excited to share the impact the Kofi Annan Foundation has made in promoting peace and democracy for a better world. Our board Chair, Elhadj As Sy, captured the spirit of our shared journey, “All of us…
Our 2022 Annual Report – Working our way back to peace
As we reflect on the year 2022 – a year of hope and turmoil, we are excited to share the impact the Kofi Annan Foundation has made in promoting peace and democracy for a better world. Our board Chair, Elhadj As Sy, captured the spirit of our shared journey, “All of us must play a role in building peaceful and stable communities; we cannot be innocent bystanders.” This sentiment has driven our actions over the past year. Fostering the Voices of the Future In 2022, we laid the foundations for the expansion of Extremely Together into the Sahel region. In…
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Impunity is the exercise of power without accountability, which becomes, in its starkest form, the commission of crimes without punishment. In a phrase, impunity is the idea that “the law is for suckers,” a notion that human rights leaders fear is on the rise in political institutions around the world. From behaviour…
The Atlas of Impunity is here – and the rankings may surprise you
Impunity is the exercise of power without accountability, which becomes, in its starkest form, the commission of crimes without punishment. In a phrase, impunity is the idea that “the law is for suckers,” a notion that human rights leaders fear is on the rise in political institutions around the world. From behaviour in conflict to economic exploitation, and environmental degradation to democratic backsliding, the battle between impunity and accountability is a critical lens for understanding what is happening worldwide. The Atlas of Impunity is a comprehensive tool designed to track the abuse of power across five key societal dimensions –…
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On 10 and 11 November 2022, the Kofi Annan Foundation and the Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD-Kenya), with the support of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), convened a hybrid post-election review roundtable with local and international election observer missions and key election stakeholders in Nairobi. The roundtable sought to build consensus…
REPORT | Kenya 2022 Post-Election Review
On 10 and 11 November 2022, the Kofi Annan Foundation and the Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD-Kenya), with the support of the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF), convened a hybrid post-election review roundtable with local and international election observer missions and key election stakeholders in Nairobi. The roundtable sought to build consensus on the key issues that arose in the elections and agree on the reforms that may need to be undertaken to reinforce the credibility of the Kenyan electoral system. …even if no election can be perfect, there is a need for improvement. As all the election observer missions…
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The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to share the Evaluation Report for the “Leading the Way to Peace – Youth Together for Social Cohesion” project. This report summary presents the external evaluation findings by the Agency for Peacebuilding (AP) for the project. The “Leading the Way to Peace – Youth Together for…
Evaluation Report | Youth preventing violent extremism in urban South and Southeast Asia
The Kofi Annan Foundation is pleased to share the Evaluation Report for the “Leading the Way to Peace – Youth Together for Social Cohesion” project. This report summary presents the external evaluation findings by the Agency for Peacebuilding (AP) for the project. The “Leading the Way to Peace – Youth Together for Social Cohesion” project was funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the Kofi Annan Foundation alongside the College of Youth Activism and Development (CYAAD) in Pakistan, the Kristiyano-Islam Peace Library (KRIS) in the Philippines, and the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) and Rupantar in…
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Together with a diverse group of civil society and youth-led organizations across South and Southeast Asia, we have assembled learnings and advice to help guide and inspire you on your own journey to build peace in your community. Then our new guide, Building Peace Together: Youth-led initiatives to prevent violent extremism, is for…
Youth-led initiatives to prevent violent extremism: Inspiring practices from South & Southeast Asia
Together with a diverse group of civil society and youth-led organizations across South and Southeast Asia, we have assembled learnings and advice to help guide and inspire you on your own journey to build peace in your community. Then our new guide, Building Peace Together: Youth-led initiatives to prevent violent extremism, is for you! How was the guide created? Since 2020, the Kofi Annan Foundation and its Extremely Together initiative have been working with young leaders in South and Southeast Asia to prevent violent extremism in the region in the context of the “Leading the Way to Peace – Youth Together…
