World (OpenDemocracy) – An open civic space is a key ingredient of a successful and rights respecting democracy. Sadly, there’s a gaping hole between principle and practice. It’s no secret that democracy is facing a global stress test. Divisive politicians are…
World (OpenDemocracy) – The closing of civic space is not just about people’s right to organize or protest in individual countries. This year’s Gobal Risks Report, published last week by the World Economic Forum ahead of its annual Davos meeting, looks in detail at…