How do you teach an entire country how to vote when no one has done it before? It's a huge challenge facing fledgling democracies around the world -- and one of the biggest problems turns out to be a lack of shared language. After all, if you can't describe something, you probably can't understand it. In this eye-opening talk, election expert Philippa Neave shares her experiences from the front lines of democracy -- and her solution to this unique language gap.

Philippa Neave: The unexpected challenges of a country's first election

The unexpected challenges of a country's first election

Creating a democratic language: Neave worked on defining 481 terms essential for understanding democracy in the Arab world.

Bridging language gaps in democracy: The Arabic Lexicon of Electoral Terminology unites 22 countries with standard terms.

Empowering the silent majority: Neave's lexicon gives people the words to engage in democracy, fostering informed participation.