Institute of Democracy and Electoral Education

The Institute of Democracy and Electoral Education (IDEE) is the civic education and training arm of the Fijian Elections Office. Its mission is to promote electoral literacy, democratic values and inclusive participation, helping build an informed, active and responsible citizenry in Fiji. IDEE works with individuals, schools, civil society and community leaders through partnerships, outreach and hands-on learning across towns, villages and online platforms. Its activities include voter and civic education, training and capacity building, and a Certificate IV in Polling Station Management. Listed course modules address communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, crisis management, conflict resolution, polling station operations and vote counting. Institutional goals include identifying FEO training needs, developing electoral courses, obtaining course accreditations, contributing to academic partnerships and conducting ongoing research on electoral best practices.