Witnessing Haiti’s Path to Democracy

November 21, 2011

After three years, IFES’ project in Haiti advising the Provisional Electoral Council is coming to an end. Sophie Lagueny, IFES Chief of Party in Haiti, answers some questions on life and democracy in Haiti.

Democracy Assistance, Election Management

Haiti’s Much Improved Second Round of Elections

April 04, 2011

On March 20, Haiti held the second round of presidential and legislative elections following the close and controversial first-round presidential vote in November. As part of its technical assistance to the CEP, and in close cooperation with other partners, IFES organized a public information campaign, called “Where to Vote”, which reminded voters to check their registration information, confirm the location of their polling station and cast their ballots on Election Day.

Elections, Voter Registration

Voter Education in Haiti

April 04, 2011

After a close and controversial first-round presidential vote in November, on March 20 Haiti held a runoff election for its top two presidential candidates, Mirlande Manigat and Michel Martelly. As part of its technical assistance to the CEP, and in close coordination and cooperation with other partners, IFES organized a public information campaign reminding voters to check their registration information, confirm the location of their polling station and cast their ballots on Election Day.

Elections, Civil Society, Voter Registration, Civic Education

Second Round of Elections in Haiti Show Marked Improvement

March 28, 2011

Sophie Lagueny, IFES chief of party in Haiti, comments on Haiti’s second round of presidential and legislative elections, which took place on March 20, 2011:

Elections, Political Parties

Looking at Haiti’s General Elections

December 07, 2010

Sophie Lagueny, IFES chief of party in Haiti, comments on the November election and how Haiti’s election commission, the Conseil Électoral Provisoire (CEP), can improve in the future:

Elections, Electoral Systems, Civil Society

Haiti’s Upcoming Elections

November 23, 2010

On November 28, Haiti will have the first round of presidential and parliamentary elections. These polls will determine who will be the country’s next president before the current government’s tenure expires in early February 2011. It will also allow for the replacement of a third of the Senate and the entire House of Representatives whose term expired last May.

Elections, Democracy Assistance

Rebuilding Haiti’s Democracy

May 26, 2010

It has now been widely acknowledged that Haiti’s natural disaster could rapidly turn into a political fiasco if elections are not held promptly and in a manner that is free, fair and credible. On May 8, the terms of one-third of the Senate and the entire House of Representatives— and, by extension, the Parliament—expired. In addition, the terms of all local officials will expire in early to mid-2011, and the President’s term expires on February 7 of next year.

Elections, Governance, Democracy Assistance, Electoral Systems, Voter Registration

Post-Disaster Assessment on the Feasibility of Organizing Free and Fair Elections in Haiti

March – April 2010

During the months of March and April 2010, IFES conducted a technical assessment of Haiti’s capacity to hold elections. The Post-Disaster Assessment on the Feasibility of Organizing Free and fair Elections in Haiti, a report commissioned by USAID, is now available.

Democracy Assistance, Governance, Elections

Post-Earthquake Constitutional Analysis of the Interruption of the Legislative and Executive Powers in Haiti

March – April 2010

Due to the earthquake on January 12, 2010, elections for the members of the House of Representatives and one third of the Senate scheduled for February 28 and April 4, 2010, were canceled. As a result, Haiti will have no legislative power as of May 8, 2010. There will be a rupture in the constitutional order.

Democracy Assistance, Governance, Elections

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 said the law school is pleased Ms. Lagueny will present the lecture.

Electoral Systems, Election Procedures, Elections, Democracy Assistance, Election Management