The Navigator allows users to navigate the different direct democracy instruments in place around the world and to comare them with each other: the initiative, referendum and plebiscite. It contains ten different forms of procedure.

The idea of the Navigator World Map is simple and straightforward: Use the cursor and move it across the world map to any place you choose.

With a click on the mouse, you will get reliable information about the status of direct democracy in that particular place. You will find information about the procedures (initiatives, referendums, plebiscites) available on different political levels and their practical implementation here.

The Navigator was started as a project by Dr. Klaus Hofmann, a member of Democracy International, who added new cases constantly. Now it is an ongoing project carried out by a team of people, including Anna Proskurina, Academic Project and Communication officer at Democracy International.

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