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Step by Step: Preventing Fraud in Elections
Poll workers and election observers can take a number of simple yet powerful steps to protect the integrity of the vote and promote trust in the electoral process. Together, these measures help deter and prevent fraud. These images from around the world show poll workers, observers and citizens working together to make elections transparent and credible. IFES recently released a white paper defining electoral fraud, which will further help stakeholders address this unfortunate practice.
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The Philippines Goes to the Polls
On May 10, 2010 Filipinos went to the polls to cast ballots for president, vice-president, senators, congressmen, governors, mayors and other key offices in their national and local election. For the first time ever, Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines were used nation-wide. These images, taken by John Lawrence, IFES congressional affairs manager, provide a glimpse into the preparations for Election Day and the polling day itself in the Manila metropolitan area.
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NDI-IFES Election Experts Recommend Broad Review of Electoral Process in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A team of international election experts has recommended a broad review of the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the meaningful participation of all electoral stakeholders and access to all relevant electoral materials.
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Snap Elections and Kazakhstani Democracy
Kazakhstan will hold snap parliamentary elections on January 15, 2012. Anthony Bowyer, IFES program manager for the Caucasus and Central Asia, tells us how this will affect the parties running in the election and what it really means for democracy in the country.
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Elections Worth Dying For? Maintaining the Peace During Elections in Africa
Used as a political tool before, during and after elections, violence threatens the franchise and civil rights of all citizens.
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Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On November 28, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) held presidential and legislative elections. IFES has been working in the DRC for over a decade, most recently with programs aimed at tackling corruption and building the capacity of civil society.
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Kazakhstan's April Election: Another Means to Make Nazarbayev President for Life
In January, Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court ruled against a bid backed by the country's parliament to bypass next year's presidential election and hold a referendum to extend President Nursultan Nazarbayev's term until 2020.
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Kazakh Leader Comes Closer to becoming 'President for Life'
Fresh off completing its year as Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)'s 'Chair-In-Office,' Kazakhstan’s two-chamber parliament recently approved a referendum for a general vote on changing the constitution to allow President Nazarbayev to serve another nine years.
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Commemorating Democracy Day
September 15, the International Day of Democracy, gives us an opportunity to reflect on what it means to vote and to partake in our country’s political affairs. It is also a good time to remember that for many around the world, the right to vote is hard fought and elusive.
This photo gallery consists of images from around the world that capture the spirit and struggle for democracy.
This photo gallery consists of images from around the world that capture the spirit and struggle for democracy.
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Pano Kaya (What if?) Video Task Force 2010
This video asks in a reflective manner the capacity of the Filipino electorate to channel tangible and lasting political change in the country's tarnished socio-political climate. It conveys the message that non-engagement in the electoral and political front is an option that we should not take if we are resolute on changing our situation.