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The Ash Center is Harvard’s home for scholars, students, and practitioners dedicated to strengthening democracy around the globe.

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The Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation

Answering democracy's most pressing research questions. 

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Indigenous Governance and Development

Explores the conditions under which sustained, self-determined development is achieved among Native nations. 

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Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project

Addresses intellectual and practical questions as they relate to antiracism policy, practice, and institutional change.

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Nonviolent Action Lab

Up-to-date knowledge on nonviolent action, how it works, and global trends in success and failure.

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Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia 

Promotes research and training on Asia to disseminate best practices and improve public policy.

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Reimagining Democracy Program

Supports bold ideas for a brighter democratic future.

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A man puts his ballot into a ballot box during the 2009 Indonesian general election

Understanding Indonesia’s Recent Election

February 26, 2024

Democracy and development were on the ballot during Indonesia’s national elections earlier this month according to experts at a Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia event on what Prabowo Subianto’s victory now portends for the future of the country.

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