Tunisian Institute for Development and Democracy

Overview

Tunisian Institute for Development and Democracy - TIDD is a think-do tank, aims to institutionalize at both national and sub-national levels creative ideas that make it possible to realize an open society managed by informed fact-driven citizens. Citizens informed about their role, empowered to play it and equipped through the right tools, appropriate technology and relevant policy and legislation. Our work is based on a conviction that to play active role in the development of our communities and country , people need opportunities and tools the knowledge to participate in civic and economic life a voice in public decisions that affect their well-being , and a means of making a meaningful living.

Our objectives:

• Promote the culture of Human Rights, the principles of good governance, local democracy and sustainable development.
• Contribute to the elaboration of development policies and participatory approaches based on the integration of vulnerable groups, youth and gender.
• Enhance civic participation through electoral and constitutional awareness as well as dissemination of standards and principles of integrity, transparency and social accountability
• Build the capacity of individuals and civil society organizations to facilitate social change transformation through peaceful and creative ways.
• Promote freedom of opinion and expression, assembly and association.
• Promote culture of peace and tolerance, non -violence and community dialogue, peaceful conflict resolution and building consensus. (CVE)
• Promote the use of social networks, digital arts, and new technologies for development and democracy.