Online Alumni Panel: State of Democracy

Recorded on 28.11.2024

An alumni panel on how democracy is evolving globally and how Hertie alumni are tackling today’s democratic challenges and shaping strategies for the future.

In a time when democratic norms are under increasing strain and illiberal regimes appear to be on the rise, the Hertie School has launched the State of Democracy Event Series to tackle some of the most urgent questions: What is the current state of democracy? What challenges does it face, and what opportunities lie ahead?

As part of this series, this Alumni online panel will bring together Hertie School alumni from across the globe and a range of professional fields—including governance, civil society, media, and international relations. The panellists will share their first-hand experiences, exploring how democracy is evolving in different regions, the growing influence of anti-democratic movements, and what this means for the future of democratic governance. This thought-provoking discussion will offer fresh insights into how global and local dynamics shape democracy today, and the strategies needed to protect and strengthen it for tomorrow.

Panellists:

Mark Dempsey (EMPA 2021) - Senior EU Advocacy Officer at ARTICLE 19
Wiebke Dorfs (MIA 2022) - Chief of Staff and Policy Advisor for MdB Armand Zorn
Rukaiya el-Rufai (MPP 2008) - Special Advisor to the President on NEC and Climate Change, Office of the Vice President
Julieta Mejía Ibáñez (MPP 2010) - Member of Mexican Congress
Afanwi Niba (EMPA 2018) - Project Director at GIZ
Moderator: Ximena Docarmo (MPP 2024), Head of Learning and Co-Director of the Accelerator at Apolitical Foundation


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