Dive Background Intro

[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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About us

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

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.

(D) Deterring FIMI & Disinformation

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.

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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