South Africa's Elections are a Boost to African Democracy JOHANNESBURG—The lines at polling places were orderly, the staff well trained and polite, the equipment functional … Lebanon's Upcoming Elections: Excuse Me, Can You Explain That One More Time “The person who thinks they understand the Lebanese election system is the person who never will.” This bit of wisdom … Barriers and Opportunities for Women's Participation in the Election Process in Afghanistan Afghanistan will hold four major elections over the next two years: presidential and provincial council on August 20, 2009 … IFES Helps Honduras Prepare for its 2009 General Elections Experts Gather to Discuss Pakistan's Election Complaints System AghanistanVotes.com Aims to Spread Democracy Ideas	Kuwait: Parliamentary - May 16 Lithuania: Presidential - May 17 (1st Round) The Africa Bug They say that once you are bitten by the Africa Bug, you’ll never turn back … Cells Obstructing City Center: Protest in Tiblisi Against Saakashvili Ched Flego, IFES acting chief of party in Georgia, visits the site of the protests against Georgian President Saakashvili. Don't Undervalue a Really Good Election Stay in the democracy field long enough and you’ll experience the cyclical sport of “elections bashing” …
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