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Partnerships for Meaningful Elections in Africa
With the recent conclusion of 2015, it is meaningful to reflect on the successes and lessons from last year. In a U.S. Institute for Peace address in 2015 during his visit state visit to the U.S., Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari reflected on the democratic success in his country in 2015: “the contributions of IRI [International Republican Institute], NDI [National Democratic Institute] and IFES [International Foundation for Electoral Systems] to the success of the 2015 general elections in Nigeria are well documented.
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Elections in Iran: 2016 Majlis and Assembly of Experts Elections
On February 26, Iranians will vote for the 290-member Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iran’s Parliament, also known as the Majlis) and the 88-member Assembly of Experts. The Majlis and the Assembly of Experts play a role in selecting the individuals who serve in the country’s non-elected positions with the greatest religious and political authority – the Supreme Leader of Iran and the Guardian Council. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on these elections.
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IFES CEO Bill Sweeney’s Remarks: 6th Annual Conference of Election Management Bodies in Georgia
IFES has developed an electoral integrity portfolio that defines international standards and best practices and builds on nearly thirty years of real-world experience in strengthening the effectiveness of election management bodies (EMBs) and organizing credible elections. To better understand election integrity issues, pinpoint stakeholder accountability, and develop effective risk mitigation strategies, IFES has developed a conceptual framework that distinguishes between systemic manipulation, fraud, and malpractice.
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Building Tunisia’s Legal Framework for Regional and Municipal Elections
IFES is playing an integral role in revising and expanding Tunisia's existing electoral law by providing support on electoral legislative reforms to enhance the effectiveness and credibility of democratic institutions and processes.