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    IFES Indonesia conducted a polling simulation in Tangerang Municipality prior to Indonesia's April 9, 2009 legislative elections. Photo by Kyle Lemargie/IFES

    Indonesia

    Emerging from decades of New Order authoritarian rule in 1998, Indonesia entered an era of bold reform characterized by democracy-building. Indonesia is seen today as a vibrant regional example of democracy working to achieve compromise and political stability. Since the beginning of democratic reforms in 1998, IFES has been involved in governance, rule of law, elections and civil society in Indonesia. In light of challenges uncovered during the 2009 general election, IFES has been responsive to the needs of the government, civil society and policymakers.

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    Election Management, Voter Registration, People with Disabilities, Election Disputes, Post-conflict

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Civic Education

Civic education deals with broader concepts underpinning a democratic society such as the respective roles and responsibilities of citizens, government, political and special interests, the mass media, and the business and non-profit sectors, as well as the significance of periodic and competitive elections.

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Election Observation

Observing the electoral process is an important integrity safeguard. It is one of the checks-and-balances that protect the viability and honesty of election administration, as well as the participation of political parties, candidates and interest groups.

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Election Management

Election management covers the roles, functions, organization, financing, management of Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs). It focuses on the institutional structure of EMBs, their administrative infrastructure, the work they do, and their external environment.

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Project In Brief

Under this program, IFES Indonesia organized a nationally televised Rock the Vote concert featuring top Indonesian rock bands, produced and broadcast during primetime on the popular Indonesian television channel TransTV. IFES also worked with Java Jazz Productions to tie voter education messages and materials into a Jamiroquai concert held in Indonesia the day before the legislative elections. Both initiatives delivered important election information to a primary audience of first time voters, and saw celebrities joining election officials to encourage active participation in Indonesia’s democracy.
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