11 globally, the highest-rated democracy in asia. it jumped 20 spots since 2019, more than any other government in the entire world. taiwan's score is largely driven by its election in january 2020. turnout was an astonishing 75%, and in contrast to another 2020 election, taiwan's election's loser graciously and quickly conceded, calling for unity. the success of this election is a testament to the strength of taiwan's democracy. it's a relatively new system, voters have only picked their own representatives since 1992, and over the last ten years, power has been increasingly consolidated in the hands of the people. in 2012, taiwan began creating a digital democracy, giving citizens tools to debate, audit and collaborate on government digitally. engagements soared. moreover, nearly everyone in taiwan can access the internet