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Public Funding Solutions for Political Parties in Muslim-Majority Societies
An innovative, first-of-its-kind publication that explores the role of public funding in democracy development in Muslim-majority countries is being released today by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP).
July 21, 2009
News & Updates
Feature
IFES VP Discusses Obama's Visit to Ghana
Christian Hennemeyer, IFES VP of Communications and Compliance, discusses Obama's visit to Ghana, the country's advancement, and the African people's reaction to the president's speech on BBC News.
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Feature
2009 Parlamentary Elections in Moldova
This is an audio-visual summary of IFES' motivational multi-media campaign for the parlamentary elections in Moldova in July 2009.
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Challenges to the 2010 Palestinian Elections
Media reports as well as statements by President Abbas, Fatah and Hamas leaders indicate that Palestinian factions have agreed to hold elections in January 2010, even if agreements on other issues have not yet been reached.
June 29, 2009
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Press Release
IFES is Awarded USAID Grant to Promote Peaceful and Transparent 2010 Elections in Burundi
IFES has been awarded a USAID cooperative agreement for a 19-month $1 million program in Burundi. The project, "Promoting Peaceful and Transparent 2010 Elections in Burundi," seeks to promote peaceful and transparent presidential, legislative and communal elections in 2010. These elections are seen by many in Burundi as a pivotal element in the country’s path to continuous peace.
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An Interview with Bill Sweeney, IFES President & CEO
Bill Sweeney, IFES' new president & CEO, sat down with Jamie Dettmer, IFES Director of Communications and Advocacy, and Laura Osio, IFES Press Officer, to talk about why he joined IFES.
News & Updates
Feature
Images from the Lebanon June 7, 2009 Elections, Part 1
Since 2005, IFES has been working in Lebanon to support the electoral reform process. IFES staff members in Lebanon and others visiting from headquarters in Washington, DC, photograph election day.
News & Updates
Feature
Images from the Lebanon June 7, 2009 Elections, Part 2
IFES staff members capture images from the highly anticipated Lebanese parliamentary elections. Unexpectedly, the March 14th parliamentary block, not Hezbollah's coalition, won the majority of the seats.
News & Updates
Feature
Developing a New BRIDGE Module on Political Finance
On May 18 – 19, 2009, IFES and International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance co-hosted a working group of political finance and BRIDGE experts to begin the development process for a new BRIDGE module on political finance. BRIDGE is a comprehensive curriculum on electoral processes. The gathering was held in Stockholm.
News & Updates
Press Release
Nuevo Presidente para la Principal Organización No‐Gubernamental de Asistencia Electoral
La Fundación Internacional para Sistemas Electorales (IFES), organización no gubernamental y líder mundial en asistencia electoral, anunció hoy el nombramiento de su nuevo Presidente, el Sr. William "Bill" Sweeney, ex Vice-presidente de EDS (Electronic Data Systems).