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Electoral Assessment
New Report on Abuse of State Resources in Georgia
This report details findings from an IFES Abuse of State Resources Assessment conducted in Georgia following October 2016 elections. This assessment served as the pilot test of the Abuse of State Resources Research and Assessment Framework assessment methodology and draws on detailed desk research as well as a field research mission to Georgia in May 2017. Findings are focused on abuse of state resources legal provisions, oversight institutions and enforcement mechanisms.
September 01, 2017
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Report/Paper
First Universal Democratic Elections in Independent Georgia
First Universal Democratic Elections in Independent Georgia offers a detailed overview of the first national democratic elections conducted in the Republic of Georgia in 1918.
February 27, 2017
Election FAQ
Elections in Georgia: 2016 Parliamentary Elections
On October 8, Georgians will elect Representatives to the 150-member Parliament of Georgia (Sakartvelos Parlamenti) through a mixed parallel electoral system. Seventy-seven members will be elected through a closed-list proportional representation system to serve four-year terms.
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Book
Gender Equality & Election Management Bodies: A Best Practices Guide
The full participation of women and men in a country's political and decision-making processes as voters, candidates, elected officials and electoral management body (EMB) staff is crucial. Yet, despite a set of robust international instruments and many positive developments in recent years, women represent only 21.7 percent of world's parliamentarians and in many countries they continue to be marginalized and underrepresented in political and electoral processes. Clearly, major steps still need to be taken before true gender equality is achieved in this arena.
September 23, 2014
Election FAQ
Elections in Libya: June 25 Council of Representatives Elections
On June 25, Libyans return to the polls for the second time this year to elect 200 members to the Council of Representatives (CoR).
Election FAQ
Elections in Georgia: 2014 Local Self-Government Elections
On June 15, Georgians will go to the polls to vote for their municipal government representatives. Find out more about these elections in IFES' FAQs.
Election FAQ
Elections in Libya: The February 20 Constituent Assembly Elections
On February 20, registered Libyans were scheduled to elect 60 members of the Libyan Constituent Assembly.
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Survey
IFES’ Survey on the Status of Women in Libya
Major decisions are being made that will impact Libya's future as a democratic nation. IFES' latest survey sheds light on Libyans' perceptions about women's roles and rights in public and private spheres.
September 18, 2013
Election FAQ
Elections in Albania: June 23 Parliamentary Elections
Albania’s upcoming election will see over 3,270,000 registered voters cast their ballots for members of Parliament and positions in local government. Elected parliamentarians will serve for four years and elect Albania’s President in up to five rounds of voting. Elections in Albania: June 23 Parliamentary Elections IFES’ frequently asked questions (FAQs), discusses the core elements of the upcoming poll.
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Survey
Focus Groups Capture Voters’ Perspectives on Libya's First Poll
On July 7, 2012, Libyans went to the polls and elected the General National Congress (GNC) in a major step that helped put their country on the path toward democracy.
March 21, 2013