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South Sudan's Journey to Independence
South Sudan joyously celebrated its independence from Sudan on July 9.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
South Sudan Sets Sail
After years of struggle and conflict, elation permeates South Sudan as it commemorates its independence on July 9, 2011.
From Juba, Parvinder Singh, IFES’ Acting Country Director in Sudan, tells us of the independence celebrations, the challenges that lie ahead for the world’s newest country, and how South Sudan can solidify its democracy.
Election Material
Ballot
South Sudan Referendum Ballot 2011
Ballot used in the referendum held between January 9 -15, 2011, which resulted in the creation of an independent South Sudan.
News & Updates
Press Release
Top Elections NGO Honors Pioneer of Electoral Democracy in Africa
Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, chairman of Ghana’s Electoral Commission, is the recipient of this year’s Joe C. Baxter Award. The Baxter Award is presented annually to professionals whose work epitomizes the mission of IFES—to promote citizen participation, transparency, and accountability in political life and civil society. “Dr. Afari-Gyan has made remarkable contributions to electoral democracy in Ghana, Africa, and throughout the world. He is a shining example of how much one individual can contribute to the advancement of a human right,” says Bill Sweeney, IFES president and CEO.
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Report/Paper
Learning How to Make Democracy Work: The IFES Project in Ghana Midterm Evaluation
This report serves as a midterm report on progress towards decentralized democratic governance in Ghana and the implementation of Project ECSELL (Enhancing Civil Society Effectiveness at the Local Level). This report focuses on two IFES programs; communications training and capacity building.
May 31, 1999
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Report/Paper
Project ECSELL: Enhancing Civil Society Effectiveness at the Local Level - Training Manuals
This training manual was developed to enhance the participation of stakeholders in local governance in Ghana. This document contains the agenda, diagrams and explanations of Project ECSELL (Enhancing Civil Society Effectiveness at the Local Level).
February 28, 1998
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Report/Paper
Civil Society and Local Government in Twenty Districts in Ghana: Surprises, Problems, and Opportunities IFES Project ECSELL Baseline Assessment
This report analyzes the electoral system in Ghana, specifically, civil society and local government throughout 20 districts. The report discusses the surprises, problems and opportunities as part of Project ECSELL (Enhancing Civil Society Effectiveness at the Local Level).
February 28, 1998
Election Material
Ballot
Mauritania Presidential Ballot 1997
Ballot papers used for the 12 December 1997 Presidential election in Mauritania. The ballots shown are for Amadou Moctar KANE, Maaouya Oula Sid'Ahmed TAYA, Mohamen Lemine Chbih Ould CHEIKH MELAININE, Moulaye El Hacen Ould JIYID, and Mohamed Mahmoud Ould MAH.
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Report/Paper
An Overview of Public Opinion in Ghana 1997
This report summarizes the findings of a 1997 survey to ascertain public opinion of the elections, politics and economy in Ghana.
May 31, 1997