{"id":13726,"date":"2024-09-12T15:47:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T13:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/?page_id=13726"},"modified":"2026-02-06T14:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T13:30:50","slug":"governance-and-democratic-processes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/our-areas-of-expertise\/governance-and-democratic-processes","title":{"rendered":"Governance and democratic processes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1024\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 576 \/ 1024;\" width=\"576\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Elections-2023-SHRDC-2.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Gouvernance-Justin-Makangara-Fondation-Hirondelle.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a9Justin Makangara \/ Fondation Hirondelle - Kinshasa - Hirondelle D\u00e9bat - Studio Hirondelle RDC\" class=\"wp-image-11837\" style=\"width:398px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Justin Makangara \/ Fondation Hirondelle &#8211; Kinshasa &#8211; Hirondelle D\u00e9bat &#8211; Studio Hirondelle RDC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fondation Hirondelle has developed a rigorous and efficient approach to electoral coverage based on more than 30 years of media experience in fragile situations. To reach the widest possible audience, we produce and broadcast dedicated programmes in diverse media formats: election news; civic-education spots; current-affairs shows presenting the candidates and their programmes; debates with speaking time for political parties, civil society representatives and the population; and interactive social media discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our media coverage is guided by a <strong><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fondation-Hirondelle-Briefing-paper-elections-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">briefing paper<\/a><\/strong> that we develop for the journalists and media with whom we work. We share this document with political parties, institutions and civil society organisations involved in electoral processes. It aims to ensure independent, professional and balanced election coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Democracy consists of much more than elections. While these are certainly a test of democratic conditions, the exchanges of ideas and opinions that take the spotlight at election time are shaped over the course of political mandates. This is why we aim for our media to provide people with reliable and broad-based news that enables them to take action in their daily lives as citizens. Content is produced in an inclusive manner so as to represent the whole of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Media coverage is produced by local journalists who we train and assist according to need. Programmes are broadcast by partner media and\/or by our established field media outlets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em><em>During electoral periods, journalists are more exposed and must take extra care to present accurate, complete and balanced information<\/em>. <\/em><br><em><em>During electoral periods, journalists are more exposed and must take extra care to present accurate, complete and balanced information<\/em><\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>ExAmples OF MEDIA PROJECTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Election Integrity Task Force (EITF)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COTEIVOIRE_8X5A8642-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20616 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COTEIVOIRE_8X5A8642-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COTEIVOIRE_8X5A8642-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COTEIVOIRE_8X5A8642-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COTEIVOIRE_8X5A8642-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COTEIVOIRE_8X5A8642-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COTEIVOIRE_8X5A8642-1000x667.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The<strong> Election Integrity Task Force (EITF)<\/strong> is an international consortium dedicated to safeguarding information integrity during electoral processes. Funded by the Government of Canada, the consortium brings together three organizations: Global Media Registry (GMR) as the lead partner, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), and Fondation Hirondelle. The EITF is a rapid-response mechanism designed to strengthen the resilience of voters, local civil society actors, media, and public institutions involved in the organization and media coverage of elections, particularly in contexts where electoral processes are most vulnerable to information manipulation and disruption. From September 2025 to spring 2026, the EITF will deploy its activities in three countries: C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire in the context of the October 2025 presidential election, Bangladesh ahead of the February 2026 parliamentary elections, and Peru for the April 2026 general elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/who-we-are\/partnerships-and-networks\">Learn more about the project<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"919\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/box-rdc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10962\" style=\"width:357px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/box-rdc.jpg 919w, https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/box-rdc-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/box-rdc-768x551.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Democratic Republic of Congo&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Studio Hirondelle DRC addresses the issues following in the wake of electoral and democratic processes through debates and round tables that give a voice to local representatives, civil society and the population. Since 2023, the studio has been offering digital content on TikTok and Instagram to reach younger audiences. Media education programmes are produced to help people take a critical approach to different news sources. The editorial team also offers fact-checking content to tackle fake news linked to public policies and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/our-work\/projects\/geographic\/africa\/democratic-republic-of-congo\">Learn more about the project<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"919\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/box-tunisie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10965\" style=\"width:368px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/box-tunisie.jpg 919w, https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/box-tunisie-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/box-tunisie-768x551.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tunisia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2020, Fondation Hirondelle has been implementing the media component of the PACT programme (Active Participation of Tunisian Citizens) in consortium with the Danish organisation NIRAS. The project aims to expand the civic space and foster dialogue between authorities and individuals, particularly the most vulnerable, in order to achieve real co-construction of public action in the High Steppes region. Fondation Hirondelle worked on a 2011 project in the country, assisting journalists from Radio Public Tunisienne to cover the elections and democratic process following the change of regime.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/our-work\/projects\/geographic\/north-africa-and-middle-east\/tunisia\">Learn more about the project<\/a><br><br><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REFERENCE Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the July 2023 issue of <em>Mediation<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/battered-media-cannot-be-guarantors-of-democraty-mediation-n-11-july-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Media and Democracy&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-3 backgroundedBlock--gray h-100 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Find out more about our research on these topics <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/our-work\/knowledge-sharing\/research-and-learning#openDetail=gouvernanceEtProcessusDemocratique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>RELATED Articles<\/h3>\n\n\n<div data-truc=\"list69dd1448edb80\" class=\"\"><div class=\"row list\"><div class=\"col-md-3 post d-flex align-items-stretch\"><article id=\"post-2023\" class=\"articleList-item post-2023  post\">\r\n\t<a class=\"post-thumb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/studio-hirondelle-drc-restarts-its-activities\" title=\"Studio Hirondelle DRC restarts its activities\">\r\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/from-joomla\/8adaab906335a500d629a55f4f3ed11a-500x250.jpg\" class=\"d-block w-100 h-auto wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/studio-hirondelle-drc-restarts-its-activities\" title=\"Studio Hirondelle DRC restarts its activities\" rel=\"bookmark\">\r\n\t\tStudio Hirondelle DRC restarts its activities\t<\/a>\r\n\t<\/article><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 post d-flex align-items-stretch\"><article id=\"post-1980\" class=\"articleList-item post-1980  post\">\r\n\t<a class=\"post-thumb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirondelle.org\/en\/battered-media-cannot-be-guarantors-of-democraty-mediation-n-11-july-2023\" title=\"Battered media cannot be guarantors of democracy &#8211; 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