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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is an independent, non-governmental organization providing professional support to electoral democracy.Through field work, applied research and advocacy, we strive to promote citizen participation, transparency, and accountability in political life and civil society.
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Rafael Lopez-Pintor is the Winner of the 2009 Joe C. Baxter Award
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Rafael López-Pintor, a pioneer in the democracy promotion movement who has helped improve the electoral systems of more than twenty countries, is the winner of IFES' Joe C. Baxter Award.
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November 23, 2009
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Groundbreaking IFES Publication on Campaign Finance Now Available
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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has released Political Finance Regulation: The Global Experience, which offers insight into how the often-muddy intersection between money … read more »
November 19, 2009
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IFES Participates in the Colloquium on African Elections: Best Practices and Cross-Sectoral Collaboration
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IFES participated in the Colloquium on African Elections: Best Practices and Cross-Sectoral Collaboration, which brought together pivotal election stakeholders from across the continent to… read more »
November 09, 2009
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