Elections and Electoral Processes to Watch in 2012

January 30, 2012

Five elections that will play a significant role in shaping the health and trajectory of democracy in the coming year

Elections, Political Parties, Election Procedures

Elections in Tunisia: The 23 October Constituent Assembly

October 19, 2011

IFES has released an updated and expanded list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the 23 October election for a National Constituent Assembly, the body that will be charged with writing a constitution in one year.

Election Procedures, Constitutional Law, Political Parties, Political Finance, Voter Registration

Electoral Districts in Lebanon

October 05, 2011

Electoral districting is pivotal to electoral reform in Lebanon. Current parliamentary electoral district boundaries are based on Lebanon’s administrative districts, or Qadas.

Election Procedures

Conversations and Films: Voter Education Efforts in Liberia

August 31, 2011

In an effort to increase awareness and knowledge on the 23 August constitutional referendum that was held in Liberia, IFES and 18 civil society organizations (CSOs) launched an extensive civic and voter education campaign. Posters were placed throughout Liberian towns and villages, outreach was performed for individuals across the country and a mobile cinema featuring a film on the changes that would be implemented by the referendum went on tour.

Civic Education, Election Procedures

Promoting Impartial, Transparent and Principled Delimitation in Ukraine

August 11, 2011

The Government of Ukraine has proposed a mixed electoral system with 450 members, 225 members elected via list proportional representation (PR) and 225 members elected from constituencies. This briefing paper outlines factors to consider when defining these constituencies for future elections.

Legal Framework, Rule of Law, Election Procedures

IFES Hosts Panels on Rights of Women and Persons with Disabilities at InterAction Forum

July 27, 2011

InterAction's Annual Forum is one of the largest gatherings of international development and humanitarian professionals in the country. During the two-day event in August practitioners and advocates will come together to share knowledge and expertise. IFES will be presenting at two workshops this year.

Civil Society, Election Procedures, Gender Issues, People with Disabilities

The Serbian 2011 Law on Financing Political Activities - Legal Provisions and Recommendations for Enforcement

July 27, 2011

The purpose of this report is to give a brief analysis of the Law on Political Financing which was published in the “Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia” on 14 June 2011. In addition, comments are given regarding the enforcement of this Act, focusing on the successful implementation in relation to the elections planned for early 2012.

Election Law, Governance, Election Procedures, Legal Framework, Political Finance

Moving Armenia Forward

July 15, 2011

In mid-June, Armenia's president signed into law a newly amended electoral code. Recently passed by the parliament, known as the National Assembly, the reformed code incorporated several of IFES’ recommendations.

Election Law, Election Procedures

Elections in Tunisia: The 2011 Constituent Assembly

July 13, 2011

Just six months after the Jasmine Revolution, Tunisia prepares to elect representatives to their National Constituent Assembly this October.

Election Procedures, Elections, Post-conflict, Voter Registration, Voter Turnout

Cross-Country Partnership Aims to Increase Transparency in Guatemalan Elections

July 12, 2011

As Guatemala prepares for national elections in September, it won’t be just local election officials working to guarantee fairness and accuracy in the vote.

Election Procedures, Voting Technology, Election Management