Stories written by The Institute of Development Studies

Tackling Political Exclusion is Central to Saving Democracy

By The Institute of Development Studies
Urgent steps need to be taken to rebuild the relationship between citizens and state to stem the decline of democracy globally. Experts point to inequality and political exclusion as two of the biggest drivers for democratic backsliding, with the exclusion of citizens from a role in policy and decision-making spaces leading to ‘hollow citizenship’.

Rapid Rise of Smart City Surveillance Tech Across Africa to Spy on Citizens

By The Institute of Development Studies
A massive expansion of AI-enabled surveillance of public spaces across Africa is violating citizens’ freedoms and the fundamental human right to privacy, warns a new report by the Institute of Development Studies.
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