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Elections in Sierra Leone: 2018 General Elections
On March 7, Sierra Leone held general elections, with voters choosing their next president and representatives in Parliament and local councils. The elections represent the fifth straight general elections since the return to multi-party elections in 1996, and the third since the 2002 conclusion of the country’s civil war. These elections are therefore a significant building block to the country’s commitment to enduring peace. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Sierra Leone: 2018 General Elections.
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Report/Paper
Regional Director on “The Elections We Want” in Africa
As part of its annual report, the Wilson Center Africa Program asked IFES Regional Director for Africa Rushdi Nackerdien to contribute an essay on recent African elections. His piece, “The Elections We Want,” covered 2017 elections in Angola, Rwanda, Liberia, Senegal, the Gambia, and Kenya, and their implications for election practitioners moving forward.
January 31, 2018
News & Updates
Feature
New Program Will Engage Young Dominican Leaders with Disabilities
IFES announces its new program, in partnership with local disabled people’s organization Disability Alliance for Our Rights, “Promoting the Political Leadership of Youth with Disabilities in the Dominican Republic.” The program, made possible through the support of the United States Agency for International Development Disability Fund, will empower young persons with disabilities to make a difference in their communities by taking a more active role in political life.
News & Updates
Feature
Election Administrator and 2014 Joe C. Baxter Award Recipient
In this video message, Dr. Thorpe explains how an IFES review of the NEC, documented in a report, became the blueprint for her tenure as head of the NEC.
News & Updates
Feature
Election Administrator and 2014 Joe C. Baxter Award Recipient
In this video message, Dr. Thorpe explains how an IFES review of the NEC, documented in a report, became the blueprint for her tenure as head of the NEC. “Literally everything had to be dismantled and reconstructed to get the National Electoral Commission to the present prestige it enjoys today. I
News & Updates
Feature
MoU Strengthens Cooperation on Accessible Elections in the Dominican Republic
On July 20, 2017, IFES and the Central Electoral Board (Junta Central Electoral [JCE]) of the Dominican Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to confirm future cooperation of the inclusion of persons with disabilities in electoral processes.
Election FAQ
Elections in the Dominican Republic: 2016 General Elections
On May 15, Dominicans will head to the polls to elect their next President and Vice President; 32 Senators and 190 members of the Chamber of Deputies; 20 Representatives to the Central American Parliament; 158 Mayors and Vice Mayors; and 1,164 local council members.
News & Updates
Feature
IFES Presents the Baxter Award to Dr. Christiana Thorpe
On November 3, 2014 the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) presented the 2014 Joe C. Baxter Award to Dr. Christiana Thorpe, Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Sierra Leone.
News & Updates
Press Release
Health Crisis in West Africa Erodes Peace and Democratization Efforts
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is deeply concerned about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. This health crisis has resulted in more than 1,350 reported deaths so far in a region that has been moving steadily toward peace and democratization. This outbreak of the Ebola virus has already killed more people than any other Ebola epidemic in history.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Defying Expectations in the Dominican Republic
Maria Luisa Charles overcame adversity to reach her professional goals. Learn how an IFES training sharpened her communications progress.