International Institute for Democracy & Electoral Assistance

International Institute For Democracy & Electoral Assistance

November 28, 2025

Kamaraj IAS Academy

Current Affairs Analysis

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will chair theInternational Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)in2026.
He will assume the role at the2025 Council of Member States meetinginStockholm,Sweden.

About International IDEA

International IDEA is anintergovernmental organisationdedicated to strengtheningdemocratic institutionsandelectoral processes globally.
It was established in1995and is headquartered inStockholm, Sweden.
Key Function:to support global sustainable democracy by sharing knowledge and aiding reforms.
Membership:It comprises35 Member States, withJapanand theUnited Statesas observersIndiais afounding member.
Governance:ACouncil of Member Statessupervises IDEA; it meetsannuallyand elects aChairandtwo Vice Chairsfrom its members.