Marianna Belalba Barreto

Marianna Belalba Barreto is the lead researcher at the CIVICUS Monitor.

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7 February 2024

2024 is a year of elections. Can they be free and fair without civic space?

Mandeep Tiwana: “Although most countries have embraced the ritual of elections, the quality of democracy on offer is poor. In short, many elections in 2024 will [...]Read the full article

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