Democracy International is a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Cologne, Germany that was formally established in June 2011. Democracy International believes in the power of direct democracy to better the societies in which we live.
Democracy International aims to develop, foster and strengthen direct democracy and citizens’ participation on the local, national, regional, transnational and global level.
Democracy International has expertise in direct democracy and direct democratic practices around the world. Democracy International works worldwide to achieve its goal of giving citizens a direct say in political decision-making.
Democracy International is an independent membership organisation funded by fees and individual donations​.