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IFES Annual Report 2011
From working with persons with disabilities, to empowering women, to leveraging technology to increase trust and participation, IFES understands and shares its experiences in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
June 07, 2012
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Armenia's May 6 Elections: Progress and Perspectives
Armenia's May 6 parliamentary elections marked an important step in the country's democratic development. IFES hosted a discussion with election experts who witnessed the vote in Armenia.
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Press Release
IFES, Indian Election Commission Sign Agreement for Increased Global Collaboration
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the Election Commission of India (ECI) today signed a memorandum of understanding deepening the organizations’ partnership in promoting democratic processes and good governance around the world.
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Combating Electoral Fraud by Defining It
Drawing on 25 years of experience in the field of elections, IFES introduced a new white paper in May 2012 offering practical definition of electoral fraud and malpractice that will help better detect and mitigate these irregularities. Chad Vickery, IFES Regional Director for Europe & Asia and co-author of the white paper, tells us about these groundbreaking definitions and how they will contribute to the field of elections.
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Kenya Elections: Building a Peaceful, Credible Political Process
IFES and Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission for a conversation on Kenya's efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process in 2013.
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Mitigating Electoral Violence: Gender Analysis, Technology and Proactive Election Management
Electoral violence is a persistent threat around the world. It delegitimizes and negatively impacts access to the electoral process for voters and candidates.
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Opening Doors: Electoral Participation of Persons with Disabilities
On March 29, IFES and Down Syndrome Ireland hosted a conversation on the importance of including persons with learning disabilities in the political process, the inclusion measures that can and must be taken, and how international charters aid in the promotion of access.
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Season of Change? Russia's Recent Elections and Their Effect on Democracy in Eurasia
On Thursday, March 22, IFES hosted an event on the recent Russian election cycle. Discussion focused on how the outcome of parliamentary and presidential elections, and the resulting public reaction inside Russia, are impacting the tenuous development of democracy in the country and what influence these factors may have on national elections taking place in neighboring countries this year.
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At a Crossroads: Mexico's Pivotal Election
On July 1 Mexicans go to the polls to vote in what promises to be one of the most closely watched elections in the western hemisphere. Experts discuss the importance of these elections to Mexico, the United States and the region.
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Press Release
IFES Elects New Members to Board of Directors
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) announced that its board of directors has elected two new members, effective March 6, 2012. The additions bring the total number of board members to 27.