International IDEA Internship Reflection Flashcards

Vocabulary terms and definitions based on an internship report regarding International IDEA’s democracy support work in Africa and West Asia.

International IDEA

An intergovernmental democracy support organization that links electoral integrity, constitution building, the rule of law, citizen participation, and conflict prevention.

Inclusive Lesotho

A framework where the team supported electoral management, disbursed sub-grants, and advocated for marginalized groups such as women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

PAYEGO

A concept that establishes links between youth unemployment, digitalization, public policy, and democratic inclusion.

Ford Foundation research study

A study illustrating how International IDEA acts as a bridge between grassroots movement-based initiatives and formal institutions.

Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs)

Institutions responsible for administrating votes, interpreting laws, maintaining voter lists, educating the electorate, and resolving election disputes.

Electoral Legitimacy

A quality that develops over time throughout the entire electoral process and cannot be achieved solely on polling day.

Democracy 2050: A World Built on Democratic Values

A webinar focusing on four core values of democracy: inclusion, peace, sustainable development (reducing poverty), and environmental protection.

Comparative Advantage

A component of a concept note that explains what makes International IDEA unique compared to other organizations working on the same issue.

Confirmed vs. Prospective Funding

The distinction between secured financial resources and potential future funding that must be considered during staffing and scheduling.

MISAHEL

International IDEA’s program in the Sahel focusing on regional partnerships, governance, and conflict prevention.

Alliance of Sahel States

An alliance formed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger after their decision to leave ECOWAS, resulting in regional fragmentation.

Politically Informed and Conflict Sensitive

The required approach for Sahel programming to ensure flexibility, local ownership, and civilian protection.

Organogram

An organizational chart viewed as a statement of accountability, authority, cost, and program logic.

Dotted lines

A visual representation in an organogram used to distinguish between different types of reporting or coordination levels.

Resource Mobilization

A component of the overall program development strategy rather than a separate "fundraising" effort.