Question

Why do we assess democracy outcomes?

Answer 1

Democracy is preferred over dictatorship because it:

Promotes equality among citizens

Enhances the dignity of the individual

Improves the quality of decision-making

Provides a method to resolve conflicts

Allows room for correction

Democracy is followed differently across the world on the basis of their social situations, economic achievements and cultures.

Outcomes out of every democracy:

As a political outcome of democracy, we expect an accountable, responsive and legitimate government.

As an economic outcome, we expect that democracies produce economic growth and development, and reduce poverty and inequality.

As a social outcome, we expect democracy to accommodate the social diversity in a society, and provide dignity and freedom to all citizens.