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Financing Politics: The Middle East and North Africa

Financing Politics: The Middle East and North Africa is a collaborative effort between the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the Arab Region Parliamentarians against Corruption (ARPAC). It represents a concerted attempt to better understand and document existing political finance regulations and experiences in five countries – Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Yemen. The availability of information on the funding of parties and campaigns is a first and significant step in enhancing transparency.
September 30, 2013
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Elections in Zimbabwe: July 31 General Elections

The July 31 election in Zimbabwe will be the first nationwide poll under the country's new constitution, bringing a formal end to the Global Political Agreement established after the disputed 2008 election. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) Elections in Zimbabwe: July 31 General Elections shed light into these important polls.
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Jordan’s First Election Under a New Commission

On January 23, 2013, Jordanians went to the polls to vote in the first election since the country enacted reforms following widespread protests during the Arab Spring. In this first election administered by the IEC, Jordanians cast two ballots—one for the national district and one for a local district. Hermann Thiel, IFES Chief of Party in Jordan, answers some questions about Election Day in Amman. 
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First Line of Action: Preparing Poll Workers for Jordan’s Upcoming Elections

In preparation of the January 23, 2013 parliamentary elections, IFES held a training of trainers workshop in Karak, Jordan. Part of a nationwide cascade training plan, the goal was to enable individuals to officially train poll workers in their home districts. The trainings provided insight into Election Day procedures and polling station regulations. The participants also received an overview of the new laws, regulations and executive instructions that will be in effect during the upcoming elections.
Election FAQ

Elections in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: January 23 Chamber of Deputies Elections

The January 23 Chamber of Deputies elections in Jordan will be the first parliamentary elections administered under the authority of the Independent Election Commission (IEC), which was established in 2012. To provide background on these changes and the upcoming elections, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has put together a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs). 
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Paving the Way for Inclusive Elections in Zimbabwe

In 2009, Zimbabwe formed a Government of National Unity to overcome a political impasse. One of this government’s main tasks is to draft a new constitution for the country that will determine, among other things, the country’s electoral framework. In this Q&A, IFES Chief of Party in Zimbabwe Staffan Darnolf provides an update on the constitution’s drafting process and the efforts that are being made to make elections in Zimbabwe more inclusive. 
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Marking Political Progress in Zimbabwe

As Zimbabwe’s Unity Government marks its third anniversary, Staffan Darnolf, IFES Chief of Party in Zimbabwe, tells us where the government stands on fulfilling the agreement that brought it into existence, how well the constitution that is being written protects civil liberties, and when Zimbabwe might hold elections.