Demokratisierung

Human Rights Watch finds fault with USA, Russia and the EU

The outbreak of violence puts the new state of South Sudan in danger

Thailand's election has not solved any of the country's urgent problems

There still is a “digital divide”, but it is not as destructive as expected a decade ago

Interview with Michel Silva, a blogger who writes about daily life in his favela in Rio

Social media did not topple Tunisia's dictator Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali – but they served the purpose

Long before the Arab spring, mobilisation by SMS toppled a president in Philippines

Information technology opens up new opportunities for improving governance

In Togo, some citizens use text messages to monitor their local government

The Internet's business relevance has grown dramatically in the Philippines