Democratic Analytical Framework

The Democratic Analytical Framework is a qualitative grid for democracy, based on a series of human rights criteria. The criteria used are grouped into six interdependent categories: participation, security well being, non-discrimination, collectivities and democratic institutions. The categories are each rendered more explicit by subdivision into a series of criteria drawn from international human rights instruments, thus highlighting key issues in the recognition and implementation of rights. Each category and each criterion can be used to examine the circumstances of any sub-group within society (based for example on distinctions such as gender, age, social class, ethnic group).

The categories (or a relevant subset) can be used to:

• Identify key issues and factors for democratic development;
• Portrait a baseline for the evaluation of impact;
• Analyse how civil society actors have, throught heir polices and concrete initiatives, generated the enjoyment of rights (impact of their activities).

The Democratic Analytic Framework can be used as a tool to make a quick scan of a situation or a thorough assessment.

Developer

Rights & Democracy

Developer website

www.ichrdd.ca

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