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McCain, Green & Ibrahim Honor Kara-Murza Read More

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IRI Jordan Poll Cited in The New York Times Read More

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IRI Experts Analyze Why Tunisians are Joining Violent Extremism in the Washington Post Read More

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New Jordan Poll Read More

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Join us for the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Luncheon Read More

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Pre-Election Watch—Indonesia: February 15, 2017 Read More

What We Do

Multi-Party Political Systems

Strengthening the ability of parties to develop and present issue-based platforms and represent citizens.

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Democratic Governance

Bringing government closer to citizens, making it a responsive, transparent, effective institution.

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Women's Empowerment

Empowering women to play an active role in their communities and take on leadership roles.

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Civil Society Initiatives

Helping citizens organize and advocate for solutions to community problems, demand changes in policies and raise public awareness.

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Youth Leadership

Engaging, empowering and connecting youth to peacefully participate in the political process.

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Strengthening Electoral Processes

Ensuring transparent, open and competitive elections that all voters can participate in free from intimidation.

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Center for Insights in Survey Research

Understanding Public Opinion

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Our Partners

Building partnerships with organizations from around the world to carry out our mission.

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Where We Work

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Democracy Speaks

Notes from the Ground: Tunisia’s National Youth Dialogue

by Leo Siebert

IRI is working with Tunisia as it embarks on a new strategy of participatory responsive governance and engagement with youth.

Center for Insights in Survey Research- List of Polls

Since 1998, we have carried out polling and survey research programs in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

News & Resource Center

Our resource library is a repository for our public opinion polls, election observation and assessment reports, manuals and other training and research materials.

Democracy Speaks

Undeterred: The Women of Ghana Come Out to Vote

by James Laman

"I came here with all members of my family to vote, and I voted because I want a good leader to rule Ghana."

Democracy Speaks Blog

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Ndele: Connecting Citizens with Elected Officials in a Forgotten Region

By Nicolas Teindas

Thursday, February 09, 2017

Argentina's Moment

By Casey Cagley, Josh Manley

Wednesday, February 08, 2017

I am IRI: Meet Stacie Brown

By Morgan Martinez

What We Do

Where We Work

Notes from the Ground: Tunisia’s National Youth Dialogue

Center for Insights in Survey Research- List of Polls

News & Resource Center

Undeterred: The Women of Ghana Come Out to Vote

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