International Republican Institute

A new International Republican Institute poll in Moldova shows that an overwhelming majority of voters plan to vote for president In October, a plurality view President Sandu as the most trustworthy public figure, and a majority support joining the EU. “Our survey shows strong voter enthusiasm which could lead to a strong turnout for this election in Moldova in the fall.” said Stephen Nix, Senior Director for Eurasia at IRI. “This is a clear indication that the Moldovan people are excited and want to participate in the democratic process.” Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eKPHsP5i

Countries around the world are increasingly adopting surveillance technology developed in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), helping Beijing realize important policy goals. These include normalizing its own surveillance-heavy version of national social control among other nations, having access to “back doors” built into PRC-developed technology to access data from other countries, and influencing international governance of emerging technologies. This report assesses how and to what extent the spread of PRC-developed surveillance technology helps Beijing get closer to the realization of these goals in various countries around the world. It also identifies the PRC state and corporate actors that develop these new technologies and train authorities in other countries on their use. https://lnkd.in/e6bKRX5A

IRI's Middle East & North Africa Division is Hiring a Senior Program Associate! IRI will consider candidates of varying experience levels for this role, and the final job description will correspond with the selected candidate's qualifications. Candidates who apply for this position will be considered for either the Program Associate (I-04) or Senior Program Associate (I-05) level based on the position requirements outlined in the job description. The Senior Program Associate and Program Associate provide administrative and programmatic support for current and developing programs in the region. This is a hybrid role based in Washington, DC. ➡ To view the full job description and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/4cz2mPx

IRI's Latin America & the Caribbean division is #hiring a Program Officer! The Program Officer (PO) works with DC-based and field-based team members to design, plan, and implement projects within their portfolio of assignment, ensuring USG grant compliance and fiscal responsibility. This is a hybrid position based with the program team in Washington, DC. To view the full job description and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/4cySRQm

IRI's MENA Division is hiring a Program Officer! The Program Officer will assist in designing and implementing strategies for IRI's programs in the MENA Region. Responsibilities include closely monitoring and analyzing political and economic developments in their assigned country, developing program ideas, and drafting proposals for various democracy and assistance programs. This is a hybrid role based in Washington, DC. ➡ To view the full job description and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/4eU4MJY

On June 13, 2024, the International Republican Institute (IRI) convened a private roundtable discussion on Mozambique. The event focused on Mozambique’s October 2024 national elections, what they portend for the country’s future stability, and how the U.S. government can support via diplomacy and programs, particularly considering the recently released 10-year strategy to prevent conflict and promote stability. The event included participants and speakers from U.S. and Mozambican civil society, media, think tanks, academia, and the U.S. government. Read the full summary of the roundtable here: https://lnkd.in/eBhs6SNc

Last week, the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Technology and Democracy Practice participated in The Impacts of Civic Technology Conference (TICTeC) in London, along with two of the team’s civic technology partners – Commit Global and Asuntos del Sur. The conference, organized by global civictech organization mySociety, convenes people from around the world who build, research, use, and fund civic and government technology to discuss its impacts and how to improve the field. During the conference, IRI actively participated in conference sessions and hosted a side event to share preliminary recommendations from its Generative AI (GenAI) research. IRI’s side event on its GenAI findings, leading to a fruitful discussion on what feasible steps low-capacity civil society organizations can take to minimize harm and maximize the opportunities of GenAI. Feedback and discussions from this session will be incorporated into IRI’s draft Generative AI and Democracy white paper, to be released in August. To help foster connections amongst the civictech community, IRI also co-hosted a happy hour ahead of the conference alongside POPVOX and the National Democratic Institute (NDI). TICTeC was an invaluable experience, offering us and our partners a platform to exchange insights, highlight the importance of civic and government technology, and identify methods to enhance the field’s effectiveness.

📣 IRI's Fall 2024 Internship positions are now posted! 📅 Applications are open until JULY 10, 2024 ✅ Apply here: https://bit.ly/43xfKyO

Listen to International Republican Institute's Santiago Stocker, Program Director for Sudan, in his testimony to the Subcommittee on International Human Rights in Canada's House of Commons. He discusses the importance of supporting civilians, and what is missing in the current international approach to ensuring a ceasefire in Sudan. Opening Statement: https://lnkd.in/eND7r6Zn The importance of supporting civilians: https://lnkd.in/eVQz2rQY What's missing in the current international approach: https://lnkd.in/ek__u-gF #Sudan

The latest public opinion survey in Ukraine conducted by the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Center for Insights in Survey Research (CISR) shows strong interest in how local officials will direct the reconstruction of the country when the war ends, low reported levels of local corruption, and continued robust support for European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eH55J2vf