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A Year of Elections in Nepal: Implementing a Federal and Inclusive Constitution
In 2017, record numbers of Nepali voters turned out to vote in local, provincial and national level elections to elect 35,000 Local Council representatives, including mayors and deputy mayors, 550 Provincial Assembly representatives, and 275 House of Representatives members. As envisioned by the 2015 Constitution, these elections completed Nepal’s transition from highly centralized monarchy to a federal republic with powers devolved from the center to newly established provincial and local governments.
Election FAQ
Elections in Paraguay: 2018 General Elections
On April 22, Paraguayan citizens headed to the polls to vote for national and local authorities. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Paraguay: 2018 General Elections.
News & Updates
Feature
Planning Underway for 2019 Nigerian General Elections
With presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for February 16, 2019, Nigerian election officials are looking to build on the successful, peaceful transfer of power that came with the 2015 national elections. Early planning and preparations are well underway, and IFES is supporting the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria on myriad fronts to foster an effective, credible electoral process.
News & Updates
Feature
Technological Innovation at the Service of Youth Engagement
To address a growing lack of civic engagement among Tunisian youth, IFES launched an original initiative called Hack4Democracy (H4D) in Tunisia, a combination of democracy camps and hackathons, putting the latest technological advances at the service of youth engagement. H4D promotes civic engagement through the competitive creation of innovative tools using new technologies, and builds professional competencies for youth by providing networking opportunities, mentoring and incubation of the most promising projects.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
IFES Chairman Submits Written Congressional Testimony on “Electoral Assistance: A Cost-Effective Investment in a More Stable, Prosperous World”
Chairman of the IFES Board Ken Blackwell submitted a written testimony to the House Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs for inclusion in the record on “Electoral Assistance: A Cost-Effective Investment in a More Stable, Prosperous World.” Blackwell urged the subcommittee and the U.S. Congress to continue its tradition of bipartisan support for democracy, rights and governance.
In The Media
Eleven Myanmar
UEC, election sub-commissions meet to discuss election process, strategic plan
Election FAQ
Elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan: 2018 Early Presidential Election
On April 11, Azerbaijani citizens went to the polls to vote in an early presidential election. The election had previously been scheduled for October 17, 2018, and was rescheduled per a presidential decree. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan: 2018 Early Presidential Election.
In The Media
Tunis Daily News
Municipal elections: Group of youth launches application to interact with candidates
Election FAQ
Elections in Guatemala: 2018 National Referendum
On April 15, a national referendum was held, asking Guatemalan citizens if they agree with taking a territorial dispute with Belize to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Guatemala: 2018 National Referendum.