Youth and Elections
December 09, 2009
In many countries around the world the youth make up a large enough percentage of the population. Behind such big numbers lies a lot of power and influence in determining the political direction in our countries. Today’s youth are leaders of tomorrow. Increasingly, the youth are looking for a voice
Elections
December 09, 2009
Elections afford citizens an opportunity to organize peacefully for political change. IFES helps assure that elections are well administered and that citizens have an opportunity to participate actively in the electoral process.
New Technology and Elections in the Philippines
April 27, 2010
On May 10, 2010, Filipinos will cast their ballot for president, vice-president, senators, congressmen, governors, mayors and other key offices in their national and local election. For the first time ever, over 50 million voters will vote using new technologies nation-wide– specifically, optical sc
Burundians Vote in Communal Elections
May 24, 2010
On May 24, 2010, communal elections, the first in a series of polls that will take place in Burundi this summer, were held. This series of elections are the first to be implemented in Burundi since the rebels laid down their arms and ended years of civil war. The district elections are considered to b
Haiti | Elections Organization and Administration
December 02, 2009
The Haitian Elections Organization and Administration 2008 Program allowed IFES to provide technical assistance to the Haitian Provisional Electoral Commission (CEP) as it worked to hold both rounds of partial Senatorial elections, scheduled on 19 April and 21 June 2009.
Georgia | Civil Society and Elections Assistance Project
April 02, 2010
IFES’ current project has supported Georgia through early presidential and parliamentary elections in 2008 and important local elections in 2010. Activities have included training and procurement for election management bodies at all levels, substantial assistance to local organizations to involve t
Chief of Party in Haiti Speaks About Elections
April 28, 2010
Sophie Lagueny, IFES chief of party in Haiti, will give a lecture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Thursday, April 29. Ms. Lagueny will speak about the electoral landscape in Haiti before and after the devastating earthquake that took place this past January. Interim Dean Frank G. Houdek