The Oslo Center believes that supporting new and emerging democracies is an effective way to promote peace and human rights. The objective of this programme is to help build stronger democracies based on power sharing, coalition-building and respect for democratic rights.

For democracy to deliver and meet the expectations of the people, effective policies for redistribution of wealth, poverty reduction and income generation are necessary. We must also recognise that the relations between the state, the private sector and civil society are key factors in whether a nation is able to create and sustain equal opportunities for its population.

Over the last decade democracy as an idea and a form of government has attained an almost undisputed position in international community. Yet it is easy to talk about democracy. Democratic practice is what matters. Building democracy is a slow and painstaking process which demands a true commitment from local politicians as well as the international community.

Political Coalition-Building

The Oslo Center offer support based on broad experience from politics in a stable and mature democratic system. Several young and fragile democracies have coalition governments. The Oslo Center offers to share its experience and expertise on how to make coalitions work.

Democratic Dialogue and Freedom of Assosiation

This project brings together leaders of the Arab world and of mature democracies in a dialogue on critical issues related to free association and democratic participation. The Oslo Center is supporting The Club of Madrid in this project on democratic dialogue and freedom of association.