Their words:
To truly understand the state of democracy, we must look beyond expert assessments and listen to how people experience it in their daily lives.
The Democracy Perception Index captures how citizens around the world perceive core democratic values—like the impact of elections, the strength of the rule of law, and the freedom to speak and participate. These insights reveal whether democratic principles are not only present on paper, but felt in practice.
Because democracy isn’t only built through institutions—it’s sustained by the people who believe in it.
Source | Report