Voter Registration in Nepal: Reaching Out to Underrepresented Groups

January 13, 2012

It is estimated that up to 5 million eligible Nepalis are not registered to vote. To combat this trend, the Election Commission of Nepal has launched a voter registration initiative and several voter education programs.  IFES is implementing these projects with the support of local civil society organizations.

Civic Education, Gender Issues, Voter Registration, Youth and Elections

South Sudan Hosts BRIDGE Trainings

September 2011

IFES recently organized two BRIDGE training workshops in Juba to support domestic decision making and build capacity to manage electoral processes in the post-independence period.

Electoral Systems, Civil Society, Voter Registration

IFES Organizes Conference to Address the Accuracy of Georgia’s Voter List

December 08, 2011

Georgian political parties, civil society and government actors are ramping up their efforts to improve the accuracy of the voter list for the 2012 parliamentary elections, a necessary step toward fair and transparent elections.

Civil Society, Political Parties, Voter Registration

Kyrgyzstan’s Ground-Breaking Presidential Election

November 21, 2011

In a many ways, the Kyrgyz Republic's October 30 presidential election tested the country’s ability to transfer presidential power peacefully as well as its parliamentary system of government.

Elections, Voter Registration

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

Transition in Tunisia: Analysis of the National Constituent Assembly Elections

September 07, 2011

The country that ignited the Arab Spring will hold its National Constituent Assembly (NCA) elections on October 23.

Elections, Voter Registration, Political Parties

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

South Sudan's Journey to Independence

July 06, 2011

On July 9, the Republic of South Sudan becomes the world’s newest nation. Independence from Sudan is the result of years of conflict, an internationally mediated peace agreement and a peaceful popular vote for separation. Although violence continues throughout Sudan, the January 2011 referendum on independence for South Sudan marks a triumph of the democratic process. More than 97 percent of registered southern Sudanese voters cast ballots to determine their nation’s future. This photo gallery depicts the milestones along South Sudan’s path to independence.

Elections, Post-conflict, Voter Registration

Checking In on Georgia’s Initiative to Improve the Voter Register

July 01, 2011

Georgian civil society and government actors are stepping up efforts to improve the accuracy of voters’ addresses for the 2012 parliamentary and 2013 presidential elections. This is a significant step towards a free and fair election cycle and fundamental in ensuring voters’ rights.

Voter Registration, Civil Society

New IFES Publication Shares Lessons on Voter Registries

June 23, 2011

Although successful elections are possible without registering voters, a registration process and the production of a voter register has many significant advantages.

Voter Registration