After the Arab Spring: Challenges for Credible Elections

December 07, 2011

As citizens of the Middle East and North Africa demand democratic reform through the ballot, it is important to understand the steps that must be taken to conduct elections that reflect the will of the people.

Election Law, Electoral Systems, Civil Society

After the Arab Spring: Challenges for Credible Elections

December 07, 2011

IFES will host a panel discussion on the challenges Arab Spring countries face in holding free and fair elections and ensuring an effective transition to democracy.

Election Law, Electoral Systems, Civil Society

IFES Deputy Director Moderates Ukraine Discussion

November 22, 2011

Gavin Weise, IFES Deputy Director for Europe and Asia, moderated a panel on domestic developments in Ukraine at "20 Years of Ukraine's Independence," an event held at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on November 15.

Election Law, Electoral Systems, Governance

Analysis of Egypt’s 2011 Parliamentary Electoral System

November 01, 2011

Analysis of Egypt’s 2011 Parliamentary Electoral System provides insight into the election laws regulating parliamentary elections in Egypt.

Electoral Systems, Election Law

Georgian NGOs Reach Out to Regions on Election Law Reform

November 01, 2011

Although technical preparation for Election Day has yet to formally begin, a draft election code that will have powerful implications for Georgia’s electoral climate has been submitted for analysis to the Venice Commission.

Civil Society, Election Law

Looking Forward in Ukraine

October 28, 2011

On 27 October, IFES held a panel discussion on the current political situation in Ukraine, IFES’ assessment of the new draft election law and the latest IFES public opinion survey in Ukraine.

Public Opinion, Election Law

Public and Political Outlook in Ukraine

October 27, 2011

Please join us for a discussion of IFES’ latest public opinion survey covering recent developments in Ukraine, including an in-depth look at the changes proposed in the new election law and how such developments are affecting the country’s democratic institutions.

Public Opinion, Governance, Election Law

Georgian Organizations Present Opinion Paper on Draft Election Code

October 17, 2011

One year before Georgia’s parliamentary election, a new draft election code has been submitted for analysis to the European Commission for Democracy through Law, also known as the Venice Commission.

Election Law, Legal Framework

Latest Releases from IFES

September 29, 2011

This month, IFES released a number of publications on elections and democracy around the world.

Election Law, Legal Framework

Review and Analysis of the Draft Law on the Election of People's Deputies of Ukraine

September 26, 2011

Upon conclusion of the working group meetings this spring, the Ministry of Justice put forward a draft parliamentary election law. In June of this year, the Ministry formally requested that IFES review this draft law.

Election Law, Legal Framework