On January 17^th 2024, HCD’s Executive Director, Frew Demeke and the Program Director- Yemisrach Kebede had a courtesy meeting with Dr Roba Sharamo- Regional Director for Africa and West Asia, and Dr Winluck Wahiu, at the International IDEA Office for Africa and West Asia. During the meeting, the HCD team introduced the Center and discussed possible areas of collaboration and engagement towards nurturing democracy in the HoA region.