Call for Country Experts
The V-Dem project has a global network of around 4000 Country Experts, who provide crucial information via our online surveys. We are now looking to expand our number of Country Experts.
New Dissertation: Aid Can Contribute to Polarized Views on Democracy
EU democracy assistance is effective in promoting democracy, but in countries that also receive aid from authoritarian donors, support for democracy can decrease. At the same time, citizens are concerned that aid from authoritarian regimes can contribute to corruption and a lack of accountability among local politicians, a dissertation from the University of Gothenburg shows.
Summer Greetings from V-Dem Institute
It’s summer and time for a well-earned rest. Why not spend it listening to a pod on democracy? Or for some light reading, maybe a few of our new working papers?
In Memoriam – Keith Weghorst
It is with our deepest regrets we convey that V-Dem Institute Associate Professor Keith Weghorst passed away in leukemia on March 30th, 2023.Our warmest thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with…
New Job Openings
V-Dem Institute and the Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg currently invite applications for two positions; one Post Doc, and one Data Manager.
Varieties of Indoctrination Launch Event: 28 Feb 2023, 15h (GMT)
The Varieties of Indoctrination (V-Indoc) dataset is a new global dataset on the politicisation of education and the media. Join the launch webinar to learn more!
Policy Brief on Gender and Democracy Released
As part of our commitment to advancing knowledge on the dividends of democracy, the V-Dem institute has produced a policy brief on gender and democracy, outlining the mutual constitutive relationship between the two.
United Nations Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law 24-25 November 2022
The 4th session of the United Nations Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law will feature V-Dem Institute Director Staffan Lindberg as a key note speaker in a discussion about the state of democracy worldwide.
Workshop on Gender and Political Representation in Asia and Beyond 25-26 November 2022
Organised and hosted by V-Dem Regional Center East Asia.
Postdoctoral Fellows in Political Science
V-Dem Institute and the Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg invite applications for two Postdoctoral Fellows. Deadline: 11 December 2022.