U.S. Helsinki Commission Briefing - Democratization in the Caucasus: Elections in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia

May 23, 2012

IFES Program Manager for the Caucasus and Central Asia Anthony Bowyer will speak before the U.S. Helsinki Commission on recent and upcoming elections in the Caucasus region.

Elections, Democracy Assistance

Armenia's May 6 Elections: Progress and Perspectives

May 22, 2012

Armenia's May 6 parliamentary elections marked an important step in the country's democratic development. Please join the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) for a discussion with election experts who witnessed the vote in Armenia.

Election Management, Election Law

Armenia’s Parliamentary Election: Another Step on the Path Toward Democracy

May 07, 2012

On Sunday, May 6, Armenia held its first parliamentary election under a new election law since the 2008 presidential poll that saw violent protests. Anthony Bowyer, IFES program manager for the Caucasus and Central Asia, answers questions from southern Armenia.

Elections, Election Law, Election Observation

Elections in Armenia: May 6 National Assembly Elections

May 02, 2012

On May 6, voters in Armenia will elect 131 representatives to the country's National Assembly. Elections in Armenia: May 6 National Assembly Elections answers common questions about Armenia's electoral system and current political environment.

Elections, Political Parties, Voter Registration, Youth and Elections

Talking History and Democracy 20 Years after the USSR

August 31, 2011

August 19 marked 20 years since a coup d'etat was staged by top Communist Party officials, the ultimate failure of which led to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Looking back at the past two decades, questions arise about the changes that have taken place in the former Soviet republics.

Governance, Democracy Assistance

Moving Armenia Forward

July 15, 2011

In mid-June, Armenia's president signed into law a newly amended electoral code. Recently passed by the parliament, known as the National Assembly, the reformed code incorporated several of IFES’ recommendations.

Election Law, Election Procedures

Reforming Armenia’s Electoral Code

December 17, 2010

Armenia’s last presidential election, held on February 19, 2008, resulted in a series of protests in Yerevan’s Freedom Square from demonstrators who alleged the election, won by then-Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan, was flawed. Police and state security units eventually dispersed the demonstrations by force.

Post-conflict, Elections, Election Law, Political Parties

Symposium on Electoral Legislation in Armenia

November 22, 2010

IFES is co-hosting a symposium on electoral reform and elections administration in Armenia from November 22nd and 23rd in Yerevan. The symposium will address Armenia’s current draft electoral code legislation and provide regional and international perspective to Armenia’s overall electoral development.

Election Procedures, Electoral Systems, Civil Society, Public Opinion, Democracy Assistance

Coming Full Circle . . . Return to Armenia, 12 Years Later

March 22, 2010

There are people who work in international development that develop a great affinity for the country in which they work, and stay for a number of years. There are other people, for whom living and working in another country is something they rotate like clockwork.

Elections, Governance, Democracy Assistance, Civil Society, Election Law

Forum for the Future of Democracy

October 21, 2009

Bill Sweeney, IFES President & CEO, attended the Council of Europe's "Forum for the Future of Democracy" being held in Ukraine from October 21-23. The conference is entitled Electoral Systems: Strengthening Democracy in the 21st century.

Election Procedures, Electoral Systems, Civil Society, Public Opinion, Democracy Assistance