It is with deep sorrow and heavy heart that we share the sad news of Dr Bassma Kodmani’s passing. A highly reputed political scientist and a professor of International Relations at Paris University, she was the founder and board member of the Arab Reform Initiative, which she had led as Executive Director. Her role was internationally recognized for spearheading insightful
International IDEA’s Board of Advisers held its first meeting of the year on 24 February 2022. As part of this meeting, the Board welcomed five new Members and elected Mr Christian Leffler as the new Chair of the Board of Advisers. Ms Laura Chinchilla will continue to serve as the Vice Chair of the Board. The Institute is honoured to have such accomplished and committed