Search
Filter by
Type
Publication date
Language
Type
Publication date
Language
Showing 2281 - 2290 of 7832 results
News & Updates
Feature
IFES Q&A with Senior Gender Specialist Dr. Gabrielle Bardall
In this Q&A, IFES Senior Gender Specialist Dr. Gabrielle Bardall, who rejoined the organization this month, discusses how academics and development practitioners can work together to promote women’s political participation, IFES’ efforts to foster women’s empowerment and inclusive governance, and provides suggested resources for those looking to learn more about women’s political participation.
News & Updates
Feature
Election Administrator and 2017 Joe C. Baxter Award Recipient
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has been a critical partner in IFES’ work in Georgia. In this Q&A, CEC Chair Tamar Zhvania discusses IFES’ work with the Georgian election management body and efforts to ensure electoral access for persons with disabilities and promote gender equality.
News & Updates
Feature
Liberia’s Landmark 2017 Elections Deepen its Democracy
After decades of conflict and civil war, Liberia’s October 2017 landmark general elections represent a critical juncture for the country’s democracy. Liberians are poised to witness the first transfer of power from one democratically elected government to another since 1944. Editorial and Communications Manager Adam Gallagher writes about IFES' work in Liberia, partnership with the National Elections Commission, and the importance of these elections for the country's democratic consolidation.
In The Media
Liberian Daily Observer
IFES CEO Hails ‘the Respect Liberians Showed for Each Other’ during Elections
Election FAQ
Elections in Kosovo: 2017 Local Elections
Kosovo will hold elections on October 22, to elect municipal mayors and municipal assembly deputies in all 38 districts. Run-off elections will be held on November 19 in municipalities where no mayoral candidate obtains 50 percent plus one of all votes in the first round. For municipal assembly elections, voting is done through an open list proportional representation system in which voters select a political party and a candidate. Parties are then allocated seats in proportion to their share of votes.
In The Media
Folha de S.Paulo
ONG pró-Chávez é única observadora internacional de eleições na Venezuela
Election FAQ
Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic: 2017 Presidential Elections
On October 15, the Kyrgyz Republic will hold presidential elections. The election will take place in the context of legal changes introduced by the 2016 constitutional referendum and the 2017 amendments to the Constitutional Law on presidential and parliamentary elections.
In The Media
Realnews Magazine
ECOWAS Observer Mission commends Liberians for Peaceful October 10 Vote
News & Updates
Feature
Photo Gallery: Liberians Take the Next Step for Their Democracy
On October 10, Liberians went to the polls to elect their next president and vice president and all 73 members of the House of Representatives. IFES worked closely with the National Elections Commission in the lead up to the vote. Election Day was a peaceful and celebratory affair, with Liberians across the country braving the sweltering heat and lengthy queues.