Understanding and Addressing Affective Polarisation
Roundtable organized as part of Democracy Week by the Albert Hirschman Center for Democracy (IHEID) - English Event
Semaine de la démocratie 2026
Political polarisation is reshaping democracies worldwide, undermining trust and cooperation. This event presents findings from an interdisciplinary project developing practical tools to diagnose affective polarisation, understand its drivers and identify pathways to depolarisation. Drawing on research in Argentina and Ecuador, the discussion will explore how evidence-based, participatory approaches can strengthen democratic dialogue and inform policymakers, civil society and citizens.
Speakers :
Dr Natalia Aruguete, Universidad Austral, Argentina
Dr Palmira Chavero Ramírez, FLASCO, Ecuador
Dr Yanina Welp, Graduate Institute
Understanding and Addressing Affective Polarisation
Table ronde organisée dans le cadre de la Semaine de la démocratie par le Centre Albert Hirschman sur la démocratie (IHEID) - Evénement en anglais
Semaine de la démocratie 2026
Political polarisation is reshaping democracies worldwide, undermining trust and cooperation. This event presents findings from an interdisciplinary project developing practical tools to diagnose affective polarisation, understand its drivers and identify pathways to depolarisation. Drawing on research in Argentina and Ecuador, the discussion will explore how evidence-based, participatory approaches can strengthen democratic dialogue and inform policymakers, civil society and citizens.
Speakers :
Dr Natalia Aruguete, Universidad Austral, Argentina
Dr Palmira Chavero Ramírez, FLASCO, Ecuador
Dr Yanina Welp, Graduate Institute
