Research & Publications
Independent research, reports, policy briefs, working papers, and public-interest publications from AFDES.
AFDES Digital Library
The Research & Publications section is the institutional home for AFDES reports, policy briefs, working papers, election observation documents, and research resources.
This page is designed to look like a professional research library rather than a list of PDF links.
Browse by Format
Use these formats to organize long-form research and downloadable materials.
How AFDES Builds Research
Publications should be grounded in evidence, clear methods, editorial review, and public relevance.
Evidence
Research should rely on documents, data, fieldwork, credible sources, or transparent analysis.
Clarity
Publications should include summaries, key findings, and accessible explanations.
Citation
Reports should be easy for researchers, journalists, and students to cite.
Public Value
Every publication should help readers understand or act on a public-interest issue.
Latest Publications
Current AFDES publications from the past 90 days. Older published work remains available in the Archive.
No current publications
New AFDES research from the past 90 days will appear here. Older work is available in the Archive.
Collaborate on Research
AFDES welcomes research partnerships, contributors, fellows, and institutions interested in democracy, governance, election observation, and global affairs.
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