Ecuador

Elections in Ecuador: February 17 Presidential & Legislative Elections

February 13, 2013

All Election Management

Elections for All: Empowering the Underrepresented

October 17, 2012

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees all individuals the freedom to partake in their nation’s government and political processes, including elections. Yet, many individuals around the world face barriers to full participation due to social, ethnic and economic inequalities. IFES’ programs empower these underrepresented populations to participate in political life in a variety of ways. This photo gallery provides some examples of our work in this area.

Women's Empowerment, All Inclusion and Empowerment

Democracy for All: Empowering Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations

October 02, 2012

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees the right of all individuals to take part in their nation’s government and political processes, including elections TEST.

IFES Helps Promote Political Integration of Minority Populations in Ecuador

September 23, 2009

This month Ecuador's 20th constitution since the country's independence in 1822 is celebrating its first birthday. President Rafael Correa promoted this constitution as the greatest measure to-date toward reaching his goal of an "equitable, just" nation.

Civil Society, Elections, Democracy Assistance, Governance, Political Parties

IFES Observes International Day of Democracy

September 15, 2009

In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe September 15th as the International Day of Democracy. The preamble of the resolution affirmed that: "while democracies share common features, there is no single model of democracy and that democracy does not belong to any country or region...democracy is a universal value based on the freely-expressed will of people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems, and their full participation in all aspects of life."

Women's Empowerment, Elections, Public Opinion, Democracy Assistance, Civil Society

Promoting Political Participation: IFES' Assistance to Marginalized Populations in Ecuador

June 16, 2009

IFES is working directly with two Ecuadorian civil society organizations to increase the political and electoral participation of indigenous and Afro-descendent minorities in Ecuador

Civil Society, Political Parties, Public Opinion, Democracy Assistance

Hoy inscripciones masivas

June 01, 2009

“Massive Registration Today” is a periodical article, available in Spanish, published in June 1990 by “El Comercio” newspaper in Ecuador. The article features the coverage of child elections registration period in Quito, Ecuador. The article offers a listing of the registration sites in Quito, as well as it announces the representatives of the Children’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal and describe briefly a few of their attributes.

Youth Engagement, Elections, Legal Framework, Civil Society, Legal Framework

World Economic Crisis Impacts Elections in Latin America and the Caribbean

January 21, 2009

Democracy can be bolstered by aiding nations in their democratic processes. In the mid-1980's, international assistance began to be given to countries to build or consolidate democracy. This assistance included funding,

Election Procedures, Democracy Assistance, Electoral Systems, Elections

IFES Participates in OAS Ecuador Mission

January 21, 2009

Carlos Hinojosa, IFES-Americas Country Manager, participates in the OAS mission while in Ecuador to promote IFES' project for equitable participation of Afro-Ecuadorians in the political process.

Election Ballots, Elections, Election Technology

Afro-Ecuadorians to Observe October 15 Elections

October 12, 2006

African descendants in Ecuador will observe elections in their communities for the first time during the presidential and legislative polls on October 15

Elections