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  • February 2026 APDD Writing and Dissemination Workshop

    Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire The Social Science Research Council’s (SSRC) African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD), in collaboration with the Centre for Research and Action for Peace (CERAP)/Jesuit University Abidjan, held the 2026 Writing and Dissemination Workshop in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from February 9 to February 12, 2026. The workshop brought together forty-five (45) fellows from nine (9) African countries, along with facilitators, guests of honor, and keynote speakers, for four days of refining draft dissertation proposals, chapters, and manuscripts based on program-supported research findings, while engaging in peer-to-peer discussions, networking, and mentorship from highly experienced facilitators. On February 9th, the …

  • Guarding the Pillars of Democracy: Legislative Transparency and the Future of Governance in Asia

    In an era marked by a global democratic recession, Asia stands at a critical juncture. The region increasingly faces executive aggrandizement, where political leaders gradually dismantle institutional checks, threatening the integrity of governance systems. This Abe Fellows Global Forum presents a pioneering response to this transnational challenge: the co-creation of the Asian Parliamentary Transparency Index (APTI). Spearheaded by the Asian Alliance for Parliamentary Openness, this initiative moves beyond standard political analysis to engage in strategic democratic engineering. By operationalizing a novel assessment framework, we are establishing a future-proof system of diagonal accountability—empowering civil society to constrain power and demand openness …

  • Schools of Democracy: Higher Education and Social Capital Formation

    Event Details Event Date: December 4, 2026 Location: Westin Grand Central, New York, NY On Friday, December 4, 2026, the Social Science Research Council will convene institutional leaders from the College and University Fund for the Social Sciences, together with leaders of philanthropic organizations and other research partners. Our theme for this year's conference will be “Schools of Democracy: Higher Education and Social Capital Formation.” Are today's colleges and universities schools of democracy? At a time when institutions are under increasing scrutiny and strain, this conference will examine how higher education can strengthen social networks, build shared values, and bolster …

  • Schools of Democracy:
    Higher Education and Social Capital Formation

    Event Details Event Date: December 4, 2026 Location: Westin Grand Central, New York, NY On Friday, December 4, 2026, the Social Science Research Council will convene institutional leaders from the College and University Fund for the Social Sciences, together with leaders of philanthropic organizations and other research partners. Our theme for this year's conference will be “Schools of Democracy: Higher Education and Social Capital Formation.” Are today's colleges and universities schools of democracy? At a time when institutions are under increasing scrutiny and strain, this conference will examine how higher education can strengthen social networks, build shared values, and bolster …