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IFES Supports Strategic and Crisis Communication Training in The Gambia
In November 2020, IFES facilitated a strategic communications training for staff members of The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission.
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Over 1,000 Bosnia and Herzegovina Poll Workers Pilot Online Training
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Central Election Commission and IFES collaborated on the development and launch of an e-learning platform for poll workers.
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Elections to Watch in 2021
Within the evolving public health crisis and the economic uncertainty that it has wrought, we will witness several consequential elections around the globe in the months ahead.
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Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This year's theme is "Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World."
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Virtual iEXCEL Training in The Gambia
From July 27-30, IFES partnered with The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission to virtually deliver part one of IFES’s Executive Curriculum in Electoral Leadership (iEXCEL) training for commissioners and directors.
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Voting During COVID-19: What Scares People the Most?
Understanding voters’ fears about going to the polls amid COVID-19 is crucial to creating a safe voting environment. Having conducted nationwide surveys in three countries, IFES has some preliminary insights into voters’ main concerns.
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Virtual Town Hall on Nigerian Elections During COVID-19
Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission recently drafted a policy on conducting elections in the context of COVID-19 and has been gathering feedback. IFES' Hermann Thiel participated in a virtual town hall on the proposed policy.
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COVID-19 Disrupts Elections Across Africa
Elections will likely have to continue to adapt to COVID-19 over the next two years. African election management bodies should put the health and safety of voters first while ensuring the integrity of elections that are transparent, inclusive and credible.
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IFES President on Public Sector Leadership in Crisis
IFES President and CEO Anthony Branbury joined the Boston Consulting Group for an online Public Sector Leadership Roundtable on April 17, 2020. Their conversation focused on identifying critical factors in successful public sector responses to crises.
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Indelible Ink in Elections: Mitigating Risks of COVID-19 Transmission While Maintaining Effectiveness
Many countries use indelible ink to ensure that voters cannot cast multiple ballots. Hand-sanitizing procedures, recommended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, could also affect the ink’s effectiveness. IFES presents some factors election management bodies should consider.