Tools & Resources
Filter by
Type
Publication date
Language
Type
Publication date
Language
News & Updates
Feature
Developing an Active Citizenry through Civic Education
It is critical to examine how a sense of citizenship develops within these young people, as well as the methods through which societies educate them about their roles and responsibilities as active citizens. Nurturing a sense of citizenship is fundamental to building sustainable democracies. In this podcast, Augusta Featherston, IFES Program Coordinator, highlights why the role of youth civic education is so essential to democracy.
Publication
Report/Paper
Beyond Quotas: Political Accommodations and Gender in South Sudan
Since its birth, South Sudan has taken progressive steps toward creating an inclusive government – attempting to achieve gender equality in all levels of government. In July 2013, IFES and Conflict Dynamics International conducted a workshop to assist women members of government, civil servants and civil society members identify practical steps to ensure the nation’s electoral system genuinely accommodates women’s interests. This report presents the results of the workshop.
July 30, 2013
News & Updates
Feature
Divergent Trends: E-Voting in the U.S. and the World
In this Google Hangout, experts will discuss the latest electronic and Internet voting technologies; how to overcome the challenges they pose; and prospects for their growth in the United States.
Election FAQ
Elections in Zimbabwe: July 31 General Elections
The July 31 election in Zimbabwe will be the first nationwide poll under the country's new constitution, bringing a formal end to the Global Political Agreement established after the disputed 2008 election. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) Elections in Zimbabwe: July 31 General Elections shed light into these important polls.
Election FAQ
Elections in Mali: July 28 Presidential Elections
On Sunday, Malian voters will cast ballots for President of the Republic. The election is considered an important next step in the nation’s return to democracy after a widely-condemned coup d’état that overthrew the government in early 2012. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) Elections in Mali: July 28 Presidential Elections sheds light on this important poll.
Publication
Survey
Knowledge and Opinions of the Electoral Process in Cambodia’s Pre-Election Period
Cambodians head to the polls on Sunday July 28 to elect a new National Assembly. In April and May, IFES commissioned a nationally-representative survey of 1,752 voting-age citizens and 10 focus groups in five provinces across Cambodia. Survey findings indicate Cambodians are interested in the election process but report moderate levels of information on the process overall. Data also shows Cambodians feel informed on certain aspects of the elections, although a significant portion express the need for more information.
July 19, 2013
Election FAQ
Elections in Cambodia: July 28 National Assembly Elections
Cambodians head to the polls on Sunday, July 28 to elect a new National Assembly. Elections in Cambodia: July 28 National Assembly Elections answers frequently asked questions on the electoral process and the National Assembly election.
News & Updates
Feature
Election Technology Around the World
Election management bodies around the world consider new technologies when developing electoral processes. These technologies range from basic items to more sophisticated data processing tools, such as optical scanning and biometric identification.
Election technology is transforming the election experience, improving efficiency and effectiveness. IFES helps facilitate the use of technology in the democratic process that is suited to the context of each country. These photos provide an inside look at technological advances used around the globe in elections.
Election technology is transforming the election experience, improving efficiency and effectiveness. IFES helps facilitate the use of technology in the democratic process that is suited to the context of each country. These photos provide an inside look at technological advances used around the globe in elections.
News & Updates
Feature
Trusting Technology in Elections
Technology is rapidly changing, altering the political and electoral landscape across the globe. As emerging democracies explore the use of technologies in elections, delicate choices must be made to ensure systems are transparent and accessible. In this podcast, IFES Chief of Party in Kenya Mike Yard discusses the role of technology in the electoral process and the effect it has on transparency and credibility.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Internet Voting: Past, Present and Future
As technology advances and more transactions become electronic, many wonder when voting will truly enter the digital age. Ben Goldsmith, Election Technology Adviser and former IFES Chief of Party in Kosovo and Pakistan, has helped and advised a number of countries, most recently Norway, in implementing election technology. He answers some questions about the challenges, advantages and evolution of this practice.