ON THE HORIZON

On June 8, 2011, IFES is releasing the latest in a series of publications focused on technology in the elections process: Electronic Voting & Counting Technologies: A Guide to Conducting Feasibility Studies. Written by Ben Goldsmith, Senior Electoral Advisor, the guide sheds light on the factors to consider before introducing electronic voting and provides a model of good practice for the conduct of feasibility studies.
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FEATURES

Women make up half the world’s population and provide an important perspective on social, economic and political matters. Yet, their voice is often missing in the political debate. With the goal of empowering young Afghan women with the requisite skills to be effective advocates, IFES launched the Future Leaders Club (FLC) in 2010.
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The May 8 mayor and city council elections across Albania captured the world’s attention, first with the news that Socialist Party (SP) leader and incumbent mayor Edi Rama had won by a mere ten votes
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NEWS IN BRIEF

PHOTO GALLERY

Nigeria held a series of nationwide elections in April 2011, beginning with National Assembly polls on April 9 and a presidential election on April 16. Elections for state governors were held on April 26 in most parts of the country but delayed until April 28 in two states due to violence following the presidential vote.
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FIELD NOTEBOOK

Chiefs of Party are elections experts who sometimes agree to work on projects in countries they have never visited, as was the case for Robert Patterson, IFES Chief of Party in Cambodia. He arrived in Phnom Penh knowing he would live there for two years, running IFES’ women's leadership program and civic education programs.
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UPCOMING ELECTIONS

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