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Elections in Georgia: October 27 Presidential Elections
Georgians head to the polls on October 27 - the sixth presidential election since the country's independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. This election is another significant step toward the normalization of inclusive, competitive politics. Elections in Georgia: October 27 Presidential Elections answers asked questions (FAQs) on the poll.
News & Updates
Feature
IFES' 2013 Photography Contest Winners and Finalists
IFES hosts an annual Photo Contest to showcase photos of elections and democracy from around the world. This gallery features a small sampling of the winners and finalists from this year's contest.
The 2013 contest featured four categories to reflect IFES' four themes: Election Management, Electoral Integrity and Transparency, Citizen Participation, and Inclusion and Empowerment.
A distinguished panel of judges looked at numerous pictures to select the winners. The judges were: Susan Biddle, former Washington Post and White House photographer; Laura Pohl, a documentary filmmaker and photographer; and Dmitry Shevkun, avid photographer as well as IFES Chief of Party in Kyrgyzstan.
Learn more about the photocontest.
For larger images please visit our Flickr.com set.
The 2013 contest featured four categories to reflect IFES' four themes: Election Management, Electoral Integrity and Transparency, Citizen Participation, and Inclusion and Empowerment.
A distinguished panel of judges looked at numerous pictures to select the winners. The judges were: Susan Biddle, former Washington Post and White House photographer; Laura Pohl, a documentary filmmaker and photographer; and Dmitry Shevkun, avid photographer as well as IFES Chief of Party in Kyrgyzstan.
Learn more about the photocontest.
For larger images please visit our Flickr.com set.
Publication
Report/Paper
Elections in Egypt: The Electoral Framework in Egypt’s Continuing Transition, February 2011 – September 2013
Elections in Egypt: The Electoral Framework in Egypt’s Continuing Transition, examines Egypt’s new roadmap toward democracy, analyzing changes to the broader electoral framework in Egypt since early 2011, and looks at present and future challenges for the current transition.
October 11, 2013
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Hope on the Horizon: Guinea’s 2013 Legislative Elections
Guinea held parliamentary elections on September 28, 2013 – years after the elections were due. IFES Chief of Party in Guinea Elizabeth Côté answers questions on what they mean for Guinea’s democratic development.
Publication
Book
Financing Politics: The Middle East and North Africa
Financing Politics: The Middle East and North Africa is a collaborative effort between the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the Arab Region Parliamentarians against Corruption (ARPAC). It represents a concerted attempt to better understand and document existing political finance regulations and experiences in five countries – Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Yemen. The availability of information on the funding of parties and campaigns is a first and significant step in enhancing transparency.
September 30, 2013
News & Updates
Feature
IFES’ 2013 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards
IFES marked its’ annual Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards with a gala dinner ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C., on September 24. This award underscores IFES’ belief that advancing good governance and democratic rights begins with empowerment of and active participation from citizens.
Each year, three honorees who are united by this belief gather with IFES friends and colleagues to celebrate democracy. This annual event brings together a diverse group of leaders, including ambassadors, government officials and business executives.
Each year, three honorees who are united by this belief gather with IFES friends and colleagues to celebrate democracy. This annual event brings together a diverse group of leaders, including ambassadors, government officials and business executives.
Election FAQ
Elections in Iraq: September 21 Iraqi Kurdistan Region Parliamentary Elections
The Iraqi Kurdistan Region Parliament elections on September 21, 2013, will see residents of this region elect representatives to replace the members of parliament elected in 2009. The Iraqi Kurdistan Region Parliament is the governing body of Iraqi Kurdistan. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) Elections in Iraq: September 21 Iraqi Kurdistan Region Parliamentary Elections sheds light on the polls.
News & Updates
Feature
Past Recipients of IFES’ Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award
Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards recognize the exceptional work of individuals who demonstrate a commitment to freedom and democracy. IFES presents the award annually to three individuals who exhibit the dedication to democracy and human rights embodied by the award's namesake, former IFES Board of Directors Chairman Charles T. Manatt.
The 2013 presentation of the awards will be on September 24, 2013, in Washington, D.C. at the Grand Hyatt. These photos highlight past recipients.
The 2013 presentation of the awards will be on September 24, 2013, in Washington, D.C. at the Grand Hyatt. These photos highlight past recipients.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Leonardo Valdés Zurita: Reflections on Elections and Democracy in Mexico
Dr. Leonardo Valdés Zurita, President of Mexico's Federal Electoral Institue and international recipent of IFES' 2013 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award, reflects on his legacy.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Rafael López-Pintor: Decades Devoted to Democracy
Rafael López Pintor, a pioneer in the field of election assistance and long-time IFES collaborator, discusses the evolution of democracy promotion.