Democracy 2024: Reflections on elections around the world
2024 is widely recognized as a vital year to assess the state of democracy around the world. Numerous elections across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas have put democratic traditions and processes to the test. Invited experts with specialisms in elections from various regions of the world will explore the state of democracy in 2024, the key challenges to democracy, and the complexities of studying elections and democracy during a time of rapid political change.
The format of this session is a panel discussion and conversation, with time for networking over refreshments. This session is hybrid – you will get the most out of the session if you attend in-person, but we will also be hosting the session through Zoom if you require.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a broad understanding of the health and functioning of democracy and democratic elections in different global contexts.
- Develop critical understandings of the challenges and opportunities in studying elections and electoral outcomes in differing (geo)political contexts.
Prof Nic Cheeseman
Professor of Democracy and International Development
Director of the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR)
University of Birmingham
Dr Peter Finn
Lecturer in the Department of Criminology, Politics and Sociology
Kingston University London
This training session is being delivered in a hybrid format. Students who book onto this course will be sent a Zoom link before the event via email if required.
PLEASE NOTE: This training session will not be recorded.
