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Call for Paper
Research Papers on India's Democracy – Unpacking Resilience, Stability, and Lessons for Global Democracies

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Call for Proposal

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) invites proposals for research papers that explore India's democratic resilience, political adaptability, and the strength of its institutions. India, the world’s largest democracy, recently concluded its 2024 general elections, showcasing its ability to manage political diversity while maintaining economic growth and regional influence. This paper should reflect on the lessons other democracies can draw from India’s experience.

Objective of the Papers:
We are seeking insightful and well-researched papers that address the various dimensions of India's democracy, focusing on its democratic institutions, electoral processes, and ability to maintain stability in a multi-ethnic and religiously diverse nation. The selected papers should contribute to the broader discussions and serve as valuable reference material for policymakers, academics, and civil society organizations.

Key Themes to explore:

  1. Electoral Transparency and Independent Institutions
  2. Democracy and Economic Growth
  3. Stability Amid Regional Turbulence
  4. Challenges to Democracy

Proposal Submission Guidelines:

  • Proposal Format: Proposals should include a title, a 300-500 word abstract, CVs, and a brief outline of the methodology.
  • Word Limit: The targeted length of the paper is 4000 words excluding references.
  • Eligibility: Academics, researchers, and professionals with expertise in political science, economics, democracy studies, or related fields are invited to submit proposals.

Prescribed style:

  • Submissions should adhere to academic standards, incorporating relevant citations, empirical evidence, and analytical rigor.
  • FNF will provide the authors with a template for the policy paper to follow
  • FNF follows in-text citation and Harvard Referencing Style
  • Use footnotes whenever relevant.

Key Dates:

  • Proposal Submission Deadline: 23 October 2024
  • Final Paper Submission: 15 November 2024

Selected papers will be presented during the panel discussion, and authors will have the opportunity to engage with key experts and stakeholders.

Proposals should be sent to bipin.ghimire@freiheit.org & india@freiheit.org with the subject line "Proposal Submission – India’s Democracy." Only shortlisted authors will be contacted.