• Europe & Asia

Features

Beverly Hagerdon Thakur has 15 years of experience working in international development, with over 12 years in the election field. As Chief of Party for IFES Philippines, she coordinates with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and civil society stakeholders to implement electoral modernization and reform programs.

Learn More »

Mary Lou Schramm joined IFES in 1996 as the deputy director for Europe and Asia in which she was responsible for the operation of IFES’ democracy and governance programs in those regions, with emphasis on the former Soviet Union.

Learn More »

Gavin Weise currently serves as Deputy Director for Europe and Asia managing IFES’ European and Eurasian programs. Weise worked for several years in Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus implementing programs in democracy, rule of law and community development.

Learn More »

SEARCH THIS Division

 Advanced Search

Division In Brief

The end of the Cold War in 1989 created opportunities for IFES to respond to an overwhelming demand for technical non-partisan expertise in democracy and governance. IFES continues to play a crucial role in transforming the democratic process throughout Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and Asia.

Learn More »

IFES e-NEWS

Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter and event, publication and research announcements.