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Overcoming Challenges to Democracy and Governance Programs in Post-Conflict Countries: CEPPS Lessons Learned
How can democracy and governance programs be more effective in post-conflict environments?
May 18, 2021
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Laying the Groundwork for Electoral Justice in Ethiopia
Election disputes are a natural outgrowth of the electoral process, and having mechanisms to properly and fairly consider those disputes is vital to electoral integrity. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is working to instill those mechanisms in Ethiopia, where elections are set for June 5, 2021, and the stakes are high amid an atmosphere of ethno-political tension and conflict and fierce electoral competition.
Election FAQ
Elections in Kyrgyzstan: 2021 Local Elections and Constitutional Referendum
On Sunday, April 11, Kyrgyzstan’s voters will go to the polls for local elections and a constitutional referendum.
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IFES Holds Its First Voter Education Film Festival
IFES held a Voter Education Film Festival to share best practices, gather examples from around the world and create a video repository for IFES teams to use and refer back to.
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On Global Elections Day, Youth Voices Are More Important Than Ever
Today on Global Elections Day, IFES recognizes young people’s contributions to democracy and proudly commits to democracy for all.
Election FAQ
Elections in Kyrgyzstan: 2021 Early Presidential Election
On Sunday, January 10, Kyrgyzstan's voters will go to the polls for an early presidential election.
Election FAQ
Elections in Kyrgyzstan: 2020 Parliamentary Elections
On Sunday, October 4, Kyrgyz voters will go to the polls to vote for the 120 deputes in the Jogorku Kenesh, a unicameral parliament.
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Training Election Commissions in Kyrgyzstan on Electoral Rights of Persons with Disabilities
In honor of Global Elections Day, IFES and local partner organizations conducted a two-day training on ensuring the electoral rights of persons with disabilities for representatives of Kyrgyzstan's Territorial Election Commissions.
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Ethiopia Holds Referendum to Determine Statehood for Sidama Zone
Residents of Ethiopia's Sidama Zone voted in a referendum for regional autonomy on November 20. With results demonstrating that approximately 98.5 percent voted in support of statehood, Sidama will be the first new state since the establishment of the current nine-state federation in the 1990s.
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Project Promoting Leadership of Dominican Youth with Disabilities Recognized by National Council on Disability
In recognition of their efforts to increase the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Dominican Republic, IFES and the Disability Alliance for Our Rights were awarded the 2019 Seal for Good Inclusive Practices for Persons with Disabilities by the National Council on Disability.