India’s CEC to Assume Chairpersonship of International IDEA | 27 Nov 2025

Source: TH

India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is set to assume the role of the Chairperson of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026. 

  • About International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance: An inter-governmental organization (IGO) established in 1995 with an explicit mandate to support sustainable democracy worldwide. 
    • International IDEA has been granted UN observer status, and its secretariat is located in Stockholm, Sweden. 
  • Mission & Vision: Its mission is to advance, promote, and protect sustainable democracy globally, with a vision for a world where everyone lives in inclusive and resilient democracies. 
  • Core Functions: It operates through four key modalities: knowledge production, capacity development, advocacy, and convening dialogues. 

Functions_of_IDEA

  • Key Focus Areas (Workstreams): Its work is organized around six thematic areas: 

  • Membership: Comprises 35 member states, with the United States and Japan as observers. India is a founding member.
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