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Why We Should Stop Asking “What Works in Democracy Assistance”
IFES' Fernanda Buril discusses democracy assistance and an IFES reflection exercise on 25 years of programmatic history.
March 09, 2022
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Feature
The Current and Future Role of Political Parties in European Countries
IFES hosted the 16th event in its discussion series on Jan. 27, "The Current and Future Role of Political Parties in European Countries."
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Report/Paper
Democracy and Governance in Post-conflict Countries
IFES has published the second paper&; of its series, Increasing the Success and Sustainability of Democracy and Governance Interventions in Post-conflict Countries: Analyzing Literature Findings and Partner Perspectives.
January 10, 2022
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What Can the 2022 Elections Tell Us About Violence Against Women
IFES Sr. Global Advisor on Gender, Regina Waugh, reflects on 2022 global elections and violence against women in the Fair Observer.
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IFES Election Case Law Analysis Series: Lessons on Gender Equality and Women's Political Participation
This paper on gender equality and women's political participation is the first in a new Election Case Law Analysis Series that presents curated data and analysis from ElectionJudgments.org.
November 30, 2021
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Feature
Video: Why Electoral Justice Matters
A new International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) original whiteboard video explores the meaning of electoral justice and the importance of election dispute resolution.
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Gender-Sensitive Indicators for Early Warning of Violence and Conflict: A Global Framework
How can violence monitoring efforts and early warning systems better integrate gender-sensitive indicators?
May 25, 2021
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Overcoming Challenges to Democracy and Governance Programs in Post-Conflict Countries: CEPPS Lessons Learned
How can democracy and governance programs be more effective in post-conflict environments?
May 18, 2021
News & Updates
Feature
Violence Monitoring Contributes to Peaceful Elections in Nigeria
Through collaboration, partnerships, information sharing, peace messaging and citizen engagement, the Kimpact Development Initiative contributed to the conduct of peaceful elections in Edo and Ondo states with support from IFES.
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Feature
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.