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Field Notebook: Tweaking the framework for credible elections

In a move to become more financially independent from the government and build trust with stakeholders, the National Elections Commission of Liberia and IFES held an Electoral Democracy Training Conference with key stakeholders using the Bridge Curriculum. read more » By Almami Cyllah and Skye Christensen July 10, 2008

Local Elections a step forward for Sierra Leone

Saturday, July 5, 2008, was unusually sunny as Sierra Leone held elections for local government offices. The opportunity was unique; local elections have only been held three times in over four decades. read more » July 10, 2008

Election Law Reform Event Inaugurates IFES Summer Program In Kyrgyzstan

The round table was held in accordance with lawmakers' desire to reform the election code in light of early December 2007 parliamentary elections, which exposed inadequacies in electing representatives to Kyrgyzstan’s highest legislative body. read more » June 27, 2008

Battling Paper Cities: Harmonizing Local Boundaries in Liberia

In the middle of Liberia’s northern region, a town hall is packed with a crowd unusually concerned with the future of their county, and the country at large. Some of Liberia’s most eminent movers and shakers are present and engaged in heated debates and discussions, sometimes in Liberian English read more » By Almami Cyllah and Skye Christensen June 20, 2008

From Nigeria, A Simple Idea Leads To Significant Improvements

The Resource Centre is critical during this time for development of electoral and political processes in Nigeria since all IFES partners interested in contributing to reform efforts can now benefit from a searchable electronic catalogue. This catalogue includes more than 800 different resources classified according to the Dewey Decimal system. read more » June 18, 2008