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Elections in the Netherlands: 2017 General Elections
On March 15, Dutch voters will elect all 150 members of the Tweede Kamer, the Lower House, of the parliament. This election could have major implications for upcoming elections across Europe, including in France, Norway, and Germany. To help you understand this important electoral process, check out IFES' Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Dutch elections.
News & Updates
Feature
Sharing Democratic Principles and Civic Knowledge with Myanmar’s Citizens
IFES partnered with seven civil society organizations in Myanmar to conduct a widespread civic education program entitled Naing Ngan Thar Kaung, or Model Citizen.
News & Updates
Feature
Modernizing Civic and Voter Education in Liberia
By modernizing civic and voter education methods in Liberia, IFES and the National Elections Commission are breaking historic barriers to voter participation – namely illiteracy and inadequate access to information. As the critical October elections near, IFES hopes these new approaches to civic and voter education are reflected through voter participation in this significant post-conflict milestone.
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Field Team, IFES Chief of Party
Beverly G. Hagerdon</a>, International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Sri Lanka Chief of Party, has 18 years of experience working in the election field, including in the following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Philippines, the Maldives, Pakistan, Jordan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, South Africa and Indonesia.
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Report/Paper
First Universal Democratic Elections in Independent Georgia
First Universal Democratic Elections in Independent Georgia offers a detailed overview of the first national democratic elections conducted in the Republic of Georgia in 1918.
February 27, 2017
News & Updates
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IFES Trains Tunisian Journalists Ahead of Key Local Elections
IFES is currently organizing a series of trainings for Tunisian community radio and print journalists. The goal of these training sessions is to build the capacity of Tunisian journalists – including journalists working in the marginalized interior regions – to provide accurate, analytical and impartial coverage of the upcoming municipal elections and the decentralization process.
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IFES’ Leadership in Electoral Administration Program (LEAP)
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) piloted a new module of its “Leadership in Electoral Administration Program" (LEAP) in Colombo for the Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) as part of the U.S. Agency for International Development-funded “Improved Election Management Program” on January 17 and 18.
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IFES Assists Nigeria’s Election Commission to Begin Developing New Strategic Plan
From January 16-18, 2017, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) gathered over 100 representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (INEC) for a strategic review of the commission’s progress over the past five years and to look ahead to the next nationwide elections in 2019.
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Report/Paper
Violence Against Women in Elections Framework
In an effort to better understand and address the ways in which electoral violence creates a barrier to women’s participation, IFES has developed the Violence Against Women in Elections (VAWIE) Framework to specifically identify and address the unique issues related to gender-based election violence.
February 08, 2017
Election FAQ
Elections in Haiti: January 29 Legislative and Local Elections
On January 29, Haitians will head to the polls for legislative and local elections. Voters will elect eight senators in second-round elections, one member to the Chamber of Deputies, and members of various local offices.