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IFES' 2011-2013 Photography Contest Winners
Since 2009, IFES has hosted an annual contest to showcase amateur and professional photography of democratic processes from around the globe.
This gallery features the winners of the IFES Photography Contest of past years (2011-2013). Each photo was chosen by a distinguished panel of judges.
The 2014 Photo Contest features four categories to reflect IFES' themes: Citizen Participation, Electoral Integrity and Transparency, Election Management, and Inclusion and Empowerment.
The contest ends August 1st, 2014. Submit your photos now! Learn more.
This gallery features the winners of the IFES Photography Contest of past years (2011-2013). Each photo was chosen by a distinguished panel of judges.
The 2014 Photo Contest features four categories to reflect IFES' themes: Citizen Participation, Electoral Integrity and Transparency, Election Management, and Inclusion and Empowerment.
The contest ends August 1st, 2014. Submit your photos now! Learn more.
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IFES Leads Side-Event at UN CRPD Conference of States Parties
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) served as an observer to the 7th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities from June 10-12, 2014 at UN Headquarters in New York City. As a consultative member of the UN Economic and Social Council, IFES has the ability to observe deliberations by the member states on implementation of the disability treaty as well as to host side events open to states and civil society.
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IFES Signed MoU with Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
On May 7, 2014, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The overarching goal of this collaboration is to support the Commission in exercising its mandate in conducting fair, transparent and credible elections.
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Equal Access at the United Nations
IFES served as an observer to the 7th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. IFES has the ability to observe deliberations by the member states on implementation of the disability treaty as well as to host side-events open to states and civil society. IFES Vice President of Programs, Michael Svetlik, moderated this side event on political participation of persons with disabilities.
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The Association Southeast Asian Nations General Election Network for Disability Access launches AGENDA II
On June 19, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) launched AGENDA II, the second phase of the project. Opening remarks for the event were provided by H.E. Simon Merrifield, Daniel Zuchron, and Peter Erben.
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The 2014 Indonesian Presidential Election
On July 9, the 189 million Indonesians currently on the voter list are eligible to choose their next President. The frontrunner, according to polls, is Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo, known popularly as Jokowi, who only entered politics in 2005 when he became the mayor of Surakarta in Central Java. Prior to that, he manufactured and sold furniture. The second contender is Prabowo Subianto, a former general whose last public post was in 1998 as the head of the Army Strategic Reserves Command. Following the turmoil that ended the three-decade-old Suharto regime and ushered the world’s fourth most populous country into democracy, Prabowo left the army and Indonesia. Both candidates’ running mates are veteran politicians. Jokowi, 52, selected 71-year old Jusuf Kalla, the country’s Vice President from 2004-2009. Prabowo selected Hatta Rajasa, the chief of the National Mandate Party (Partai Amanat Nasional, PAN).
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IFES Voter Education Engagement with Persons with Disabilities
Effective democratic development involves safeguarding inclusive and broad participatory processes that make it possible for underprivileged and traditionally marginalized members of society to have a meaningful voice in the affairs of the State. In Nigeria, persons with disabilities, who are often the poorest of the poor, are frequently overlooked and struggle to have a voice in society.
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Pakistan Electoral Integrity Assessment
In November 2013, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) conducted a comprehensive electoral integrity assessment in Pakistan, in cooperation with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and with funding support from the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) and Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD). The assessment methodology used in that effort differentiates between malpractice, fraud and systemic manipulation. These are important distinctions for understanding the vulnerabilities in the Pakistan election environment, which continues to experience challenges with malpractice, fraud allegations and a need for greater public trust.
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IFES Q&A with Former Chief of Party in Nigeria Carl Dundas
Carl Dundas, former IFES Chief of Party in Nigeria, addresses the challenges of democracy and governance assistance and best practices for success in helping countries implement free and fair elections.
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IFES Q&A with Former Chief of Party in Lebanon Richard Chambers
Richard Chambers worked with IFES in Lebanon from 2007-2011. He reflects on his IFES experiences and lessons learned during his career in election management.