[Democracy, Inclusion,
Voter Engagement]
DIVEDIVE aims to advance democratic resilience through citizen election observation, electoral reform, civic education, and countering disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI).
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DIVE unites 15 civil society organizations across the European Union, working together to reinforce citizen election observation, advance electoral reforms, promote civic education, and counter disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI).
The project is built on a clear principle: research must translate into impact. Findings will inform concrete advocacy strategies and training tools, grounded in evidence and tested in real-life contexts. By linking analysis with implementation, DIVE aims to contribute directly to measurable and sustainable democratic resilience across Europe.
Research Fields
(A) Citizen Election Observation
DIVE will assist independent observers in monitoring election administration and promote transparency, accountability, and confidence in elections across the EU, ultimately improving the responsiveness of democratic institutions.
(B) Implementation of Electoral Recommendations
In collaboration with policymakers, national authorities, and civil society, DIVE will assess the status of national recommendations for electoral improvements and track the adoption of recommendations from international and European election observation missions.
(C) Civic Education and Participation
EA will partner with local organizations to embed civic education programs in communities, schools, and other educational institutions tailored to address needs and gaps in the democratic participation of young voters, minorities, and underrepresented groups.
(D) Deterring FIMI & Disinformation
In response to the growing threat of election-related Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) and other types of malign interference across the EU, DIVE will implement a pilot methodology for the early detection and monitoring of disinformation patterns and elections-related FIMI in social media networks.
Partners
Political Accountability Foundation
Silba – Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy
Unhack Democracy
Agora Election Observation
Institute for Public Environment Development
Peace Institute, Institute for Contemporary Social and Political Studies
Expert Forum (EFOR)
AMO – Association for International Affairs
MEMO98
Cooperazione per lo Sviluppo Dei Paesi Emergenti
Swedish International Liberal Centre
Dialogbüro Vienna
Föreningen valobservation i Sverige VOS
Demokratijos projektai (DEMPRO)
Euro Créative
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