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In the Midst of History: IFES Experts Share their Experiences
IFES chiefs of party and country directors are in the thick of every election to which they lend their expertise.
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A Quarter Century of Sustainable Democracy
In 1987, IFES began assisting election management bodies across the globe deliver better elections to their citizens. Twenty-five years later, we have worked with stakeholders in every aspect of the electoral cycle in over 135 countries. This photo gallery celebrates IFES' 25 proudest moments from around the world.
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Youth Participation: Preparing for the Future, Making an Impact Today
International Youth Day, commemorated every year on August 12, provides an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of young persons around the world to their countries' democratic systems. By helping spread information about the importance of voting, participating in workshops on civic responsibility, forming organizations to advance democratic practices and casting their ballots – youth are powerful change agents in their societies.
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IFES Announces 2012 Democracy Award Winners
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) will honor an international women's rights advocate and two United States lawmakers with its 2012 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards.
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Digital Development: Connecting People and Technology in Foreign Assistance
A conversation about how technology supports international development in areas such as democracy and governance. Experts shared past experiences with technology projects as well as perspectives on using technology to create sustainable solutions to development challenges.
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Embracing Democracy: Mexicans Turn Out in High-Stakes Election
On July 1, 2012, Mexico held presidential and legislative elections. The stakes were high as the previous general elections, which took place in July 2006, were extremely close and over the past six years Mexico has been fighting a drug war that has claimed the lives of thousands.
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Helping Persons with Disabilities Vote
Throughout the years, IFES programs across the world have worked on projects to help those with disabilities gain access to the election process. These projects include efforts to form policy about the right for those with disabilities to vote and campaigns to assist disabled voters on polling day. Here are examples of some of IFES’s past efforts across the world to increase election access for the disabled.
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Technology in Elections: How It's Used, What's Next?
Rakesh Sharma, director of IFES' F. Clifton White Applied Research Center, gives us some insight into the issues that need to be addressed when adopting technology, how technology is being used in the field, and what is next in this area.
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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.