The project “Electoral Legitimacy and Belief Updating: Evidence from a Fragile Democracy” examined how information interventions, electoral processes, and belief updating affect electoral legitimacy and public support for democratic institutions in fragile democracies like Bangladesh. It used experimental methods to test strategies for strengthening democratic consolidation, enhancing political legitimacy, promoting inclusive participation, and preventing authoritarian backsliding amid institutional challenges and recent political transitions. The study built on an endline survey to generate evidence on effective approaches for anchoring democratic reforms. dRi served as the survey and data collection partner, implementing the quantitative endline surveys by locating and tracking approximately 1,200 sampled individuals across Bangladesh. This initiative received funding from the International Growth Centre (IGC), directed by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO).
Serial No: 307
Theme: Governance and Legal Issues
Research Method: Quantitative
Partner: University of Toronto (Funded by International Growth Centre (IGC), LSE)
Starting Year: 2025
Study Area: Dhaka
