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Elections in Egypt: May 23-24 Presidential Election
On May 23-24, Egyptians will cast their ballots in the first presidential election since the ouster of former President Hosni Mubarak. Elections in Egypt: May 23-24 Presidential Election answers questions on Egypt's electoral system and the presidential race.
May 04, 2012
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Next Steps in Yemen's Transition
Now that Yemen's former Vice President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Al-Hadi has been officially voted in as president of the republic, what are the next steps in Yemen's transition?
March 06, 2012
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FAQs on Yemen’s February 21 Presidential Election
After President Ali Abdullah Saleh signed the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative formalizing his intent to step down, Yemen scheduled early presidential elections for February 21.
February 17, 2012
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Analysis of Egypt’s 2011 Parliamentary Electoral System
Analysis of Egypt’s 2011 Parliamentary Electoral System provides insight into the election laws regulating parliamentary elections in Egypt.
November 01, 2011
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Public Opinion Data and Political and Legal Reform Opportunities for Women in Yemen, Morocco and Lebanon
As people across the Middle East and North Africa continue to protest for greater freedom and equality under repressive regimes, women have an unprecedented opportunity to capture some of the newly created political space and ensure gender rights are integrated into political and legal reforms.
September 22, 2011
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Elections in Egypt: Structure and Responsibilities of the Higher Elections Commission, and Other Issues Concerning Electoral Operations
As Egypt prepares for parliamentary elections under newly amended electoral laws, it is important to understand the ongoing changes to the electoral framework and the impact these changes will have on the electoral process moving forward.
August 17, 2011
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Transition in Yemen: An Overview of Constitutional and Electoral Provisions
IFES’ latest briefing paper on Yemen offers a snapshot of where things are now, potential areas of improvement in the electoral framework and steps to consider if President Saleh steps down.
June 07, 2011
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IFES Releases Briefing Paper on Post-Mubarak Egypt
Since protesters began to fill Cairo’s Tahrir Square in late January demanding sweeping political changes and the start of a truly democratic era, Egypt has seen a series of momentous developments. In this second briefing paper, IFES provides a thorough overview and analysis of the measures that have been taken since Mubarak stepped down and the issues that still need to be addressed before the forthcoming elections.
April 26, 2011
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The Strategic Use of Gender Quotas in the Arab World
William & Kathy Hybl Fellowship, 2010 Research Fellow Bozena Chrisina Welbourne on The Strategic use of Gender Quotas in the Arab World
February 09, 2011
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IFES Releases Briefing Paper on Key Challenges for Credible and Competitive Elections in Egypt
As the situation in Egypt continues to evolve, IFES has released a briefing paper that serves as a guide to understanding the current electoral system and identifies issues that must be addressed immediately in order to have credible and competitive elections in the near future.
February 08, 2011