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After the Arab Spring: Challenges for Credible Elections
As citizens of the Middle East and North Africa demand democratic reform through the ballot, it is important to understand the steps that must be taken to conduct elections that reflect the will of the people.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Witnessing Haiti’s Path to Democracy
After three years, IFES’ project in Haiti advising the Provisional Electoral Council is coming to an end. Sophie Lagueny, IFES Chief of Party in Haiti, answers some questions on life and democracy in Haiti.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Witnessing Tunisia's Historic Election
Tunisia held its first democratic election on Sunday, lighting the way for nations experiencing the Arab Spring. Nicolas Kaczorowski, IFES Country Director in Tunisia, shares his experience of the historic election.
News & Updates
Feature
Tunisia: Voting for the 'First' Time
Tunisia held the country’s first free and fair election on 23 October. Millions of Tunisians went to the polls to cast their ballots for the National Constituent Assembly, which will have one year to write a new constitution. Excitement was high as the country that ignited the Arab Spring was also the first of those countries to hold an election. The counting of ballots, which was done by poll workers, went on into the night as election observers watched the process.
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Report/Paper
Elections in Tunisia: The 23 October Constituent Assembly
IFES has released an updated and expanded list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the 23 October election for a National Constituent Assembly, the body that will be charged with writing a constitution in one year.
October 19, 2011
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Report/Paper
Elections in Tunisia: The 2011 Constituent Assembly
Just six months after the Jasmine Revolution, Tunisia prepares to elect representatives to their National Constituent Assembly this October.
July 13, 2011
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Survey
Tunisia Voter Registration & Voter Confidence Assessment Survey
Tunisia, the country that sparked the pro-democracy revolts across the Middle East and North Africa, is currently scheduled to hold elections for Constituent Assembly in July. IFES conducted a nationwide survey in late March and early April to gain insight into the citizenry’s expectations for these elections, the readiness of the electorate, and the general confidence in the elections process. The data provides powerful indicators of where Tunisians stand before the election.
May 23, 2011
News & Updates
Feature
Voter Education in Haiti
After a close and controversial first-round presidential vote in November, on March 20 Haiti held a runoff election for its top two presidential candidates, Mirlande Manigat and Michel Martelly. As part of its technical assistance to the CEP, and in close coordination and cooperation with other partners, IFES organized a public information campaign reminding voters to check their registration information, confirm the location of their polling station and cast their ballots on Election Day.
News & Updates
Feature
Haiti’s Much Improved Second Round of Elections
On March 20, Haiti held the second round of presidential and legislative elections following the close and controversial first-round presidential vote in November. As part of its technical assistance to the CEP, and in close cooperation with other partners, IFES organized a public information campaign, called “Where to Vote”, which reminded voters to check their registration information, confirm the location of their polling station and cast their ballots on Election Day.
Publication
Report/Paper
Elections in Tunisia: Key Challenges for Credible and Competitive Elections
Tunisia’s ongoing and rapid political change is likely to culminate in coming days on an agreement on the timeframe for presidential and parliamentary elections. Assuming that political will for change remains in place, these elections will take place in a very different political climate to any other elections held in the North Africa region.
February 24, 2011