About the Global Database on Elections and Democracy International IDEA’s Global Database on Elections and Democracy brings together nine of the Institute’s key databases under one common interface, and incorporates both quantitative and qualitative data on: 1. Voter Turnout 2. Gender Quotas 3. Political Finance 4. Electoral System Design 5. Electoral Management Design 6. Electoral Justice 7. Direct Democracy 8. Voting from Abroad 9. ICTs in Elections Quantitative data are given in the form of usual statistics, such as voter turnout and voting age population statistics, or in the form of multiple choices, such as types of electoral systems and models of electoral management. This means that quantitative data can be easily used for various statistical analyses. Qualitative data are given in the form of comments and more in-depth information, which can serve the needs of those who would like to obtain more comprehensive information about national practices. The common interface means that navigation and appearance (including maps, tables and menus) are consistent for each individual database. Users can also contribute to updating and improving the quality of each data set, and customize their own data. Access the Global Database: <http://www.idea.int/db>. 68