Election Management

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A Conversation on Incumbent Presidents and Music Stars in Senegal

January 30, 2012

Program Officer for West Africa and BRIDGE Coordinator Kamissa Camara recently spent six weeks in Senegal administering the BRIDGE program — Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections — a modular professional development program which puts an emphasis on electoral processes.

Election Management

IFES Supports Yemen’s Election Commission

January 27, 2012

Ahead of the Yemen presidential elections scheduled to take place in February, IFES has been providing assistance to the Supreme Commission for Election and Referendum (SCER) as it prepares for the polls.

Elections, Election Management

Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

November 29, 2011

On November 28, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) held presidential and legislative elections. IFES has been working in the DRC for over a decade, most recently with programs aimed at tackling corruption and building the capacity of civil society.

Elections, Election Management

Witnessing Haiti’s Path to Democracy

November 21, 2011

After three years, IFES’ project in Haiti advising the Provisional Electoral Council is coming to an end. Sophie Lagueny, IFES Chief of Party in Haiti, answers some questions on life and democracy in Haiti.

Democracy Assistance, Election Management

IFES Honors Political Finance Expert with Baxter Award

November 18, 2011

Delia Ferreira Rubio, an internationally recognized expert in political finance and advocate for transparency in government, will receive the 2011 Joe C. Baxter Award from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).

Political Finance, Election Management

Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa Names New Chairperson

November 10, 2011

Advocate Pansy Tlakula has been named the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa.

Election Management

Strategic Planning for Effective Electoral Management

November 09, 2011

Strategic planning is at the heart of every successful election. It is a fundamental element for every electoral management body (EMB) to function effectively to maintain its own integrity and the credibility of the election.

Election Management

Political Finance in Guatemala: Progress and Challenges

October 13, 2011

Political financing is a central issue in Guatemala’s public agenda, not only because of large campaign investments made by political parties, but also because the challenges of financing as a result of organized crime.

Political Finance, Election Management

Election Assistance: 'The Most Worthwhile Undertaking'

September 15, 2011

On the eve of the International Day of Democracy, South African Judge Johann Kriegler spoke to current and former IFES staff about democracy assistance, which he called “the most worthwhile undertaking.”

Democracy Assistance, Election Management, Post-conflict

Kenya, Philippines Share Lessons in Election Technology and Management

August 18, 2011

Four IIEC officials travelled to the Philippines to learn about that country’s experience implementing nationwide electronic voting and voter registration systems.

Voting Technology, Election Management

Topic In Brief

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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