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

IFES’ Senior Debates Advisor Provides Training and Guidance to Georgian Students, Journalists and the Election Commission

January 06, 2012

In an effort to cultivate political debate and civil discourse in Georgia, IFES’ Senior Debates Advisor Dr. Diana Carlin provided training to Georgia’s Central Election Commission (CEC), the Center for Electoral Systems Development Reforms and Trainings (Training Center), university students and media outlets.

Education, Youth and Elections, Civil Society

Post-Soviet Nations: After Two Decades, Disarray and Democracy as Youth Demand Change

December 21, 2011

One could argue that the reforms of the past 20 years in the post-Soviet space have led to the rise of a decisive, new, politically conscious generation of young leaders. I argue such a new generation has arisen in spite of reforms and, in some cases, as a reaction against them.

Youth and Elections, Governance

Future Leaders

December 15, 2011

Today, approximately half of the world’s total population — around 3 billion people — are 25 or younger. Learn more about IFES’ efforts around the world to engage the youth in the political process.

Youth and Elections

Elections Worth Dying For?: Maintaining the Peace During Elections in Africa

December 09, 2011

Used as a political tool before, during and after elections, violence threatens the franchise and civil rights of all citizens. To mitigate this practice, it is important to understand its roots and address the issue at all levels.

Electoral Violence, Civil Society, Gender Issues, Youth and Elections

DJ GAYTT Wins Best Song in French for the VOICE Contest in the DRC

October 14, 2011

IFES, in partnership with Search for Common Ground (SFCG), organized and implemented the contest to find a song that would motivate the Congolese to vote in the upcoming elections.

Civic Education, Youth and Elections

Recognizing the Power of Youth on International Youth Day

August 12, 2011

Established by the United Nations in 1999, International Youth Day brings awareness to the needs of young people and the efforts that need to be made to aid their development. Through our various programs, IFES has seen first-hand that with a little assistance, youth can be a powerful force in improving their societies.

Youth and Elections

U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Visits IFES’ Democracy Camps

August 02, 2011

United States Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Pamela Spratlen visited IFES’ Democracy Camps on Tuesday, 26 July.

Youth and Elections, Civic Education

IFES Returns to Sierra Leone with New Project

February 23, 2011

After a two year absence, IFES is returning to Sierra Leone with a new project to promote inclusive and nonviolent elections in 2013.  IFES will build on its previous work in Sierra Leone to provide targeted assistance to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC), political parties and civil society actors in advance of the next elections.

Elections, Political Parties, Civil Society, Youth and Elections

Ten Days that Change Lives for the Better in Kyrgyzstan

March 23, 2010

In present-day Kyrgyzstan, the old system of registration and residence permits has ceased to be an effective data collection and control instrument – a fact which has a negative impact on development of the country’s democratic institutions. The complexity of the process leads to erroneous information, making it impossible to rely completely upon the residence permit system as a basis for the Voters’ List.

Youth and Elections, Civic Education, Education, Civil Society, Elections