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

In Indonesia, IFES hosts conference to discuss EDR reform

October 06, 2011

As Indonesia debates election dispute resolution (EDR) system reform, IFES hosted a conference for members of the Indonesian constitutional court, political party representatives, election commissioners and other stakeholders to discuss alternatives for change.

Election Disputes, 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

Public Opinion Data and Political and Legal Reform Opportunities for Women in Yemen, Morocco and Lebanon

September 22, 2011

As people across the Middle East and North Africa continue to protest for greater freedom and equality under repressive regimes, women have an unprecedented opportunity to capture some of the newly created political space and ensure gender rights are integrated into political and legal reforms.

Legal Framework, Gender Issues

Ukrainians Pessimistic about Country’s Future; Confidence in Political Leaders Falling

September 13, 2011

Ukrainians have a more pessimistic view of their country’s future now than a year ago, with more than half saying they believe Ukraine is on a path toward instability, according to a survey conducted by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).

Public Opinion, Governance, Legal Framework

Electoral Access: How International Law Defines and Protects the Right to Vote for People with Disabilities

August 12, 2011

IFES recognizes that people with disabilities are rights-holders who can and should participate in the political process to the same extent as any other member of society.

People with Disabilities, Legal Framework

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

After the Spring: Where Reform Stands for the MENA Countries

July 27, 2011

Given the uprisings started seven months ago, what are the citizens of the MENA expecting as an outcome of the protests and where do the countries stand in achieving them?

Constitutional Law, Electoral Systems, Legal Framework

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