Effective Transitions of Executive Power: The Role of Legal Frameworks

This resource from the National Democratic Institute (NDI) examines selected laws, guidelines and protocols that regulate government transitions in 16 countries around the world, representing diverse regions and political systems. It aims to support political decision-makers, civil service leaders and civil society actors to understand the role and importance of legal frameworks in advancing effective leadership transitions, and to provide examples of good practices and lessons learned in their effective operationalization.