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A Lebanon Political Primer
IFES-Lebanon has released the third briefing paper for the June 7, 2009 Lebanese election. This latest paper provides information about the parties that make up the two blocks or alliances in parliament, known as March 14 and March 8.
May 13, 2009
News & Updates
Press Release
IFES Launches Project to Empower Women in the Middle East
The Status of Women in the Middle East and North Africa (SWMENA), a project to improve the legal, political and social standing of women, is underway. IFES, the Institute of Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) and the Canadian Parliamentary Center (CPC), the partners in this endeavor, hope that the project will remove some of the roadblocks to women’s self-empowerment in the region.
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Report/Paper
Lebanon lowers voting age to 18 years
On 19 March 2009, Parliament voted unanimously to adopt a Constitutional Law to reduce the voting age in Lebanon from 21 years to 18 years. The Law will now be forwarded to the cabinet for the second stage.
March 19, 2009
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Report/Paper
The Lebanese Electoral System
Information on electoral districts and the electoral system that will be used and an outline of key issues relating to the electoral process, electoral lists and ballot papers.
March 02, 2009
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Report/Paper
Briefing on Lebanese Voter Register
The voter register in Lebanon is updated annually. Between 10 February and 10 March, the Election Law provides that all Lebanese citizens have the right to check whether they are correctly included on the voter register before it is published on 30 March.
February 08, 2009
News & Updates
Press Release
Workshop Prepares Journalists to Cover Elections
Beirut, LEBANON– Fifteen Lebanese journalists have an opportunity to increase their knowledge of elections at a training supported by IFES that begins today at the American University of Beirut. ‘How to Cover Elections’ is a four-day workshop run in conjunction with AUB’s Regional External Program.
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Report/Paper
Electing the Lebanese President
This briefing paper outlines some of the key constitutional and procedural issues that may arise as the Lebanese Parliament meets to elect a new President.
October 21, 2007
Publication
Survey
Azerbaijan 2006 Survey FAQ
This documents answers some frequently asked questions about the 2006 IFES survey in Azerbaijan.
July 22, 2007
Publication
Survey
Presentation of Findings from a 2006 National Survey of the Azerbaijani Electorate
This presentation details findings from a 2006 survey covering Azerbaijan's socioeconomic situation, respondents interest in politics, and their attitudes towards democracy, political parties, local governments, women's status, and their access to information (among other things).
July 10, 2007
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Survey
Public Opinion in Azerbaijan 2006
This report reviews the findings from a 2006 survey covering Azerbaijan's socioeconomic situation, respondents interest in politics, and their attitudes towards democracy, political parties, local governments, women's status, and their access to information (among other things).
July 10, 2007