In response to the need for accountability and transparency in the realm of Political Finance, the following IFES-initiated programs are currently being implemented around the world.

Money and Politics (MAP) Program
The IFES MAP Program is a global initiative to promote good governance and rule of law worldwide through transparency and accountability. The program grew out of IFES' institutional expertise and analytical and comparative research in this field. IFES works with local partners to identify and target the needs of each project country and to apply internationally accepted standards and best practices, with a focus on disclosure.

Training in Detection and Enforcement (TIDE) Program
Issues surrounding political finance are emerging as a problem in many democracies. Scandals related to party and election funds have gained widespread negative publicity over the last 25 years in the world's long-established democracies. These scandals have led to public disappointment with democracy in some countries and to profound institutional reforms in others. Emerging democracies confront the same challenges, but the stakes are higher as political democracy is only taking root.