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The Political Finance Framework in Lebanon
In this report Dr. Magnus Ohman provides an analysis of the oversight mechanisms put in place for the 2009 Parliamentary elections in Lebanon.
August 01, 2009
News & Updates
Press Release
Introducing the First Study on the Impact of Public Funding on Muslim Democracies
An innovative, first-of-its-kind publication that explores the role of public funding in democracy development in Muslim-majority countries will be released on July 22, 2009 by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems and the United States Institute of Peace.
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Public Funding Solutions for Political Parties in Muslim-Majority Societies
An innovative, first-of-its-kind publication that explores the role of public funding in democracy development in Muslim-majority countries is being released today by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP).
July 21, 2009
News & Updates
Feature
IFES VP Discusses Obama's Visit to Ghana
Christian Hennemeyer, IFES VP of Communications and Compliance, discusses Obama's visit to Ghana, the country's advancement, and the African people's reaction to the president's speech on BBC News.
Publication
Report/Paper
Challenges to the 2010 Palestinian Elections
Media reports as well as statements by President Abbas, Fatah and Hamas leaders indicate that Palestinian factions have agreed to hold elections in January 2010, even if agreements on other issues have not yet been reached.
June 29, 2009
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
An Interview with Bill Sweeney, IFES President & CEO
Bill Sweeney, IFES' new president & CEO, sat down with Jamie Dettmer, IFES Director of Communications and Advocacy, and Laura Osio, IFES Press Officer, to talk about why he joined IFES.
News & Updates
Feature
Images from the Lebanon June 7, 2009 Elections, Part 1
Since 2005, IFES has been working in Lebanon to support the electoral reform process. IFES staff members in Lebanon and others visiting from headquarters in Washington, DC, photograph election day.
News & Updates
Feature
Images from the Lebanon June 7, 2009 Elections, Part 2
IFES staff members capture images from the highly anticipated Lebanese parliamentary elections. Unexpectedly, the March 14th parliamentary block, not Hezbollah's coalition, won the majority of the seats.
News & Updates
Press Release
Nuevo Presidente para la Principal Organización No‐Gubernamental de Asistencia Electoral
La Fundación Internacional para Sistemas Electorales (IFES), organización no gubernamental y líder mundial en asistencia electoral, anunció hoy el nombramiento de su nuevo Presidente, el Sr. William "Bill" Sweeney, ex Vice-presidente de EDS (Electronic Data Systems).
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Report/Paper
Lebanon's Constitutional Council
On May 26, 2009, the Lebanese Council of Ministers appointed by unanimous vote the last remaining members of the Constitutional Council. The Constitutional Council is established under Article 19 of the Lebanese Constitution to review the constitutionality of laws and to adjudicate on challenges to the results of presidential and parliamentary elections.
May 26, 2009