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Venezuelan Opposition Leader to Receive 2014 IFES Democracy Award
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) will honor Venezuelan opposition leader and Congresswoman Maria Corina Machado with its 2014 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award. Machado has been the target of numerous unproven accusations by the Venezuelan government and death threats since calling on citizens to publically demonstrate against President Nicolas Maduro.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Strengthening Election Coverage and Journalism Standards in Haiti
IFES Chief of Party in Haiti Alessandra Rossi attended the first in a series of workshops for Haitian journalists registered to cover the upcoming elections. IFES is co-hosting the workshops with Haiti’s Transitional College of the Permanent Electoral Council.
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Feature
IFES Weighs in on Caribbean Elections During Annual Meeting
From January 16-17, 2014, IFES participated in the Seventh General Meeting of the Association of Caribbean Electoral Organizations (ACEO) in Paramaribo, Suriname. The two-day meeting covered key electoral topics that affect member States. Participants shared experiences and heard from experts in hopes of improving electoral processes in their respective nations.
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
Fostering Partnerships to Increase Political Access in Haiti
One of IFES’ main goals in Haiti is to increase access to the political process for persons with disabilities. Alessandra Rossi, IFES Chief of Party in Haiti, sheds light on IFES’ work in this area in the island nation.
Election FAQ
Elections in Venezuela: April 14 Presidential Elections
On April 14, with the death of former President Hugo Chávez on many minds, Venezuelans will cast their vote in a snap election for a new president. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Elections in Venezuela: April 14 Presidential Elections describe the context in which the election is taking place.
News & Updates
Feature
After Chávez: Public Opinion on Chavismo and Venezuela’s Future
After ruling Venezuela for 14 years, President Hugo Chávez’s death is leading many to wonder what comes next for the country. Will Chavismo prevail or is the population ready to move away from leftist, anti-American rule? How is the political opposition viewed by the public? And is the country ready to hold elections in 30 days as dictated by law? And is the country ready to hold elections in 30 days as dictated by law? Listen to a conversation on these issues and more. The experts will examine data from a January survey conducted in Venezuela.
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Survey
Survey Insights into Venezuela After Chávez
Results from a public opinion survey conducted by Ipsos and IFES in Venezuela in January 2013.
March 15, 2013
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Report/Paper
Elections in Venezuela: October 7 Presidential Elections
Venezuela's October 7 presidential election will see President Hugo Rafael Chávez Frias – who has survived a short-lived coup d'état, general labor strikes and resilient, albeit splintered, domestic and foreign opposition – contest for his seat against six other candidates, including his chief contender, Governor Henrique Capriles Radonski. To better understand the backdrop of these historic elections, IFES has put together a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
October 04, 2012
News & Updates
Press Release
IFES Statement on the departure of USAID from Russia
IFES is troubled by the imminent departure of USAID from Russia. The closing of USAID's office and its support will present additional challenges for Russian citizens and organizations in the pursuit of democratic development.
Election FAQ
Elections in Russia: The March 4 Presidential Election
Protests following the December 2011 State Duma elections revealed a change in the dynamic between the Russian population and the Kremlin, leaving many to wonder how this growing grassroots movement will impact the March 4 presidential election and its aftermath.