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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

Dirty Money in Politics: How El Padrino’s Contributions Affect Security in Latin America

June 02, 2011

Lack of security is one of the most serious problems facing Latin America. Experts and pundits have assessed the issue and recommended many ways of improving safety in the region.

Rule of Law, Governance, Political Finance

Kyrgyzstan: The Dawn of a Democratic Era?

November 23, 2010

On June 27, 2010 Kyrgyzstan adopted a new constitution via nationwide referendum. Introducing a new or revised governing charter has been nothing new for the Central Asian republic—it has seen several since its independence in 1991. This new constitution, however, appears to be ushering in a new era for the country, as it provides for a first-ever parliamentary system that would allow power to be decentralized and shared among different political parties.

Political Parties, Constitutional Law, Elections, Rule of Law

IFES Philippine Project Officer is Honored with Award

July 19, 2010

On July 19, 2010, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), led by Director Rosendo Dial, presented a Plaque of Appreciation to May Gladys Butoy, IFES Philippines’ Project Officer for the Vulnerable Sector Project funded by the British Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO), for her contributions to “the realization of the exercise of the right to suffrage of inmates nationwide, which was carved in the annals of Philippine history during the May 2010 national and local elections.”

Civil Society, Democracy Assistance, Post-conflict, Rule of Law

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Discusses Democracy in Liberia

May 26, 2010

On May 26, 2010, IFES hosted a roundtable discussion with the President of Liberia Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the consolidation of democracy in Liberia and the establishment of a credible and sustainable system of elections. The participants also discussed democracy in Africa and how the international donor community can help the continent continue on its democratization path. Peter Kelly, chairman of the IFES Board of Directors, gave the opening remarks at the meeting that brought together election and democracy experts in the DC area. They gathered at the Ritz-Carlton in the West End. Liberia’s next elections will be held in 2011.

Democracy Assistance, Electoral Systems, Election Procedures, Governance, Rule of Law

Understanding the Proposed Kyrgyz Parliament

May 15, 2010

On April 26, 2010, the Interim Government of Kyrgyzstan, which took control of the country following early April protests that drove former president Kurmanbek Bakiyev from office, unveiled a new draft constitution that will be finalized and officially presented on May 20. A referendum will take place in June 27 in which the population will be able to vote “yes” or “no” in favor of adopting this new charter.

Constitutional Law, Electoral Systems, Legal Framework, Governance, Rule of Law

Electoral Complaints Adjudication in the Philippines

April 27, 2010

Transcript of Podcast with Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson and election lawyer and recount expert John “Jack” Harding Young discussing their experience working in the Philippines with IFES and the American Bar Association on the area of Electoral Complaints Adjudication in the Philippines.

Voting Technology, Election Disputes, Election Law, Election Ballots, Legal Framework

IFES Signs Memorandum with Moldova's Election Commission

April 22, 2010

On April 22, 2010, IFES signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Moldova.

Voter Registration, Electoral Systems, Election Procedures, Election Management, Civic Education

IFES Program Manager for the Caucasus and Central Asia Comments on Kyrgyzstan

April 13, 2010

The protests that began to shake Kyrgyzstan on the week of April 5 have left the country in a nebulous situation that could result in a new constitution and leadership. Anthony C. Bowyer, program manager for the Caucasus & Central Asia IFES, comments.

Elections, Constitutional Law, Governance, Election Law, Rule of Law

IFES Presents Two Studies on Guinea's Transition to Democracy

April 07, 2010

In its continuous effort to facilitate the transition from military rule to rule-of-law in Guinea, IFES prepared two studies that were officially presented to the Prime Minister and the National Transition Council.

Governance, Rule of Law, Election Law, Legal Framework

Topic In Brief

Every citizen of every country deserves the opportunity to live under the Rule of Law, and every country has an obligation to enforce the law fairly and effectively. The global experience and guiding philosophy of IFES supports the view that an independent judiciary, an independent media, and an informed and engaged civil society are crucial to achieving the Rule of Law.

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