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Laying the Groundwork for Electoral Justice in Ethiopia
Election disputes are a natural outgrowth of the electoral process, and having mechanisms to properly and fairly consider those disputes is vital to electoral integrity. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is working to instill those mechanisms in Ethiopia, where elections are set for June 5, 2021, and the stakes are high amid an atmosphere of ethno-political tension and conflict and fierce electoral competition.
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Risk-Limiting Audits: A Guide for Global Use
The risk-limiting audit is a type of post-election tabulation audit that relies on statistical evidence to confirm that the election outcome is correct.
March 02, 2021
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Elections and COVID-19 Response Analysis: 2020 Parliamentary Elections in Serbia
Lessons learned from COVID-19's impact in Serbia could help future electoral processes worldwide.
December 21, 2020
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Election Investigations Guidebook
Grounded in international principles and comparative experience, this Guidebook was designed to be a tool for practitioners responsible for carrying out election investigation processes.
December 17, 2020
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IFES Releases New Guidebook on How to Investigate Election Disputes
IFES experts tackle the unique challenges to investigating election disputes in the U.S. and around the world.
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Parliamentary Oversight of Constitutional Bodies
Parliamentary Oversight of Constitutional Bodies in the Maldives explores how parliamentary tools and mechanisms can be effectively tailored to provide the appropriate level of oversight. The paper has recommendations and lessons that are broadly applicable outside the Maldivian context.
December 07, 2020
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IFES Helps Shape UN’s International Anti-Corruption Agenda
As part of our contribution to the United Nations General Assembly Special Session 2021 and draft political declaration, IFES has recommended six priorities for the international anti-corruption agenda.
November 16, 2020
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IFES COVID-19 Briefing Series: Preserving Independent and Accountable Institutions
How can independent institutions overcome COVID-19 threats to protect democracy during the crisis?
September 30, 2020
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IFES COVID-19 Briefing Series: Preventing Government Corruption in Crises
How does COVID-19 entrench state capture and threaten democracies?
August 25, 2020
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Report/Paper
IFES COVID-19 Briefing Series: Legal Considerations When Delaying or Adapting Elections
How can democratic rights and electoral integrity be safeguarded when elections are altered during a crisis like COVID-19?
June 03, 2020