It argues that current governance systems are ill-equipped to address long-term challenges effectively, due mainly to a short-term bias associated with the length of electoral cycles, political incentives and the difficulties of determining the precise interests of future generations.

International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, 2026.

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