Established in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the Carter Center has been a leading force in promoting democracy and fair elections worldwide. The center's mission to support elections as a means for peace has been instrumental in fostering democratic processes in numerous countries.
With a focus on monitoring elections and developing voting standards, the Carter Center has sent observers to over 125 elections in 40 countries and three tribal nations. The center's efforts have been credited with expanding democracy globally.
