Building Integrity, Defining Fraud

May 30, 2012

Join IFES for a conversation about how electoral fraud is defined and how it differs from malpractice. Our speakers will share their field experiences and highlight the impact of fraud and malpractice on recent elections in the United States, Afghanistan, Philippines and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Election Management, Election Law

Step by Step: Preventing Fraud in Elections

May 17, 2012

Poll workers and election observers can take a number of simple yet powerful steps to protect the integrity of the vote and promote trust in the electoral process. Together, these measures help deter and prevent fraud. These images from around the world show poll workers, observers and citizens working together to make elections transparent and credible. IFES recently released a white paper defining electoral fraud, which will further help stakeholders address this unfortunate practice. Click here to download the paper.

Election Management, Rule of Law

NDI-IFES Election Experts Recommend Broad Review of Electoral Process in the Democratic Republic of Congo

January 25, 2012

A team of international election experts has recommended a broad review of the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the meaningful participation of all electoral stakeholders and access to all relevant electoral materials.

Elections, Electoral Systems

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.

Electoral Violence, Civil Society

Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

November 29, 2011

On November 28, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) held presidential and legislative elections. IFES has been working in the DRC for over a decade, most recently with programs aimed at tackling corruption and building the capacity of civil society.

Elections, Election Management

Elections in the DRC: November 28 Presidential & Legislative Elections for the Democratic Republic of the Congo

November 27, 2011

To better understand the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, IFES has released a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Elections, Electoral Systems, Political Parties

Central Africa: The Role of Elections in Guaranteeing Human Rights

October 26, 2011

Good governance, elections and human rights go hand in hand and cannot be dealt with in isolation from each other.

Democracy Assistance, Electoral Systems, Governance

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

Expanding Voter Education in the DRC

September 29, 2011

IFES has been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 1998, and is currently focusing on a civic education program. Program Coordinator Matthew Cohen recently visited DRC to help the project expand to more DRC provinces.

Civic Education

Regional Director for Africa Speaks about the DRC at Wilson Center

August 10, 2011

Almami Cyllah, IFES’ Regional Director for Africa, was invited to speak at a panel discussion held at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars on August 9.

Elections, Post-conflict