This is how Switzerland’s direct democracy works
Nov 1, 2024 · Known as "direct" democracy, it’s a legal framework that enables all Swiss citizens over the age of 18 to vote on how the country is run. The system has some high-powered admirers. France’s newly elected President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants a similar system of referendums in place for French voters.
What the Philippines tells us about democracy
May 22, 2014 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no …
5 charts that show the state of global democracy in 2024
Jul 26, 2024 · With elections being held across the world, 2024 is shaping up to be quite the year for global democracy. In fact, voters in eight of the 10 most populous countries are going to the polls this year. Fresh off the back of votes in India, the European Union, the UK and France, US voters will participate in the presidential election in November.
Mapped: The world’s oldest democracies - The World Economic …
Aug 8, 2019 · If you’re looking for the very first instance of democracy, credit is often attributed to Ancient Athens. It’s there the term originated, based on the Greek words . demos (“common people”) and kratos (“strength”). In the 6th century BC, the city-state allowed all landowners to speak at the legislative assembly, blazing a path that ...
How US presidents win office: the Electoral College, explained
The system was devised when voting was limited to white men who owned property, amid a fear of direct democracy. “If the manner of it be not perfect, it is at least excellent,” was how Alexander Hamilton described it. Still, it remains both a mystery to many and a target of criticism – not least because candidates can win the most total ...
Americans went to the polls. Here’s how the US election works
Oct 31, 2024 · The election of the US president is not decided through a direct popular vote. Instead, presidential elections use a process known as the Electoral College. In this system, each of the 50 US states is allocated a number of electoral votes …
What is e-voting? Who’s using it and is it safe?
Apr 4, 2024 · What is electronic voting? More countries have used e-voting since it was pioneered in Estonia in 2005. But systems and safety are still developing.
3 responsibilities every government has towards its citizens
Feb 13, 2017 · A government that believes in the talent and potential of its citizens and devote a large portion of its tax revenues to investing in its citizens to help them reach that potential is an attractive vision. It avoids the slowness and bureaucracy of direct government provision of services, although efficient government units can certainly compete.
Why education is the key to development | World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or …
How the Maldives can revive its economy through sustainable …
Oct 17, 2024 · In many ways, the Maldives is making considerable advances towards a stronger democracy. Across the world this is never a singular nor direct path, but often a bumpy one with lessons learnt or discarded. Transitions bring upheaval. Establishing stable political institutions requires time, effort, and constant adjustments.