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Iraq

Iraq continues to develop a new political identity as it emerges from conflict with support from its leaders of democratic ideals. With the world watching, its political leadership is encountering a number of serious challenges--such as inter-regional and ideological differences--but the primary issue they must contend with is the uncertain security situation.
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Electoral Systems, Democracy Assistance, Civic Education, Post-conflict, Legal Framework

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Civil society is the political “space” where citizens can debate, join groups, and mobilize for change without being threatened or intimidated. Legitimate governments can extend their legitimacy by being accountable to civil society, which is often the ultimate check on the abuse of power.

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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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Election Law

Election law includes specific issues related to legal and administrative regulations which can be seen as fundamental for any election which aspires to be undertaken in a free and fair way.

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IFES has been providing electoral assistance in Iraq since September 2003, when a comprehensive assessment mission provided the Interim Governing Council and the Coalition Provisional Authority with options and advice for building an electoral process into Iraq’s larger transitional process from occupation to a sovereign government under a new and democratic constitution.

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