The CDDEM supports member States in strengthening and maintaining good democratic governance at national, regional and local levels, including through the implementation of the 12 Principles of Good Democratic Governance.

Reference & Background documents:

• Recommendation CM/Rec (2023) 5 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the principles of good democratic governance
• Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)2 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on democratic accountability of elected representatives and elected bodies at local and regional level 
• 12 Principles of Good Democratic Governance 

See also:

• Democracy and good governance
• Page d'accueil du CDDG