Increasing Inclusion in Southeast Asia

February 01, 2012

The first-ever conference on increasing political access in Southeast Asia is underway in Jakarta.

People with Disabilities, Civil Society

IFES Sparks First-Ever Regional Dialogue on Inclusion in Southeast Asia

January 25, 2012

At present, there are an estimated 60 million persons with disabilities living throughout Southeast Asia who face barriers in exercising their political rights.

People with Disabilities, Civil Society

Observing International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 02, 2011

An estimated 15 percent of the world’s population lives with a disability. Beyond barriers faced in everyday life, persons with disabilities are often subjected to discrimination and excluded from political processes, stifling their voice.

People with Disabilities

Window of Opportunity: Elections in the Aceh Region

November 21, 2011

After decades of conflict and a devastating tsunami in 2004, the Acehnese people in Indonesia have the opportunity to advance democracy through elections for governor and deputy governor, as well as 17 regents and mayors in the upcoming months.

Elections, Election Disputes, Civil Society

IFES Honored for Elections Access Work in Indonesia

October 11, 2011

IFES received an award from the Indonesia Disabled People’s Association (PPCI) for contributions to the organization, and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities in Indonesia.

People with Disabilities

In Indonesia, IFES hosts conference to discuss EDR reform

October 06, 2011

As Indonesia debates election dispute resolution (EDR) system reform, IFES hosted a conference for members of the Indonesian constitutional court, political party representatives, election commissioners and other stakeholders to discuss alternatives for change.

Election Disputes, Legal Framework

Removing Barriers for Voters with Disabilities

June 14, 2011

As part of IFES’ goal to increase access to the ballot for people with disabilities around the world, Virginia Atkinson, IFES Regional Program Coordinator for Europe and Asia, was a presenter at Inclusion Europe’s conference Voting for All! Improving the Accessibility of Elections in the Member States of the European Union.

People with Disabilities, Elections

Increasing Access for Southeast Asians with Disabilities

May 12, 2011

IFES is leading an effort to improve access to political and electoral opportunities for people with disabilities in Indonesia and throughout Southeast Asia.

People with Disabilities, Elections

Roadmap to Better Elections: Multi-Year Strategic Plans for Election Management Bodies

April 27, 2011

As part of its mission to increase the capacity of Election Management Bodies (EMBs), IFES is releasing an updated guide to designing multi-year (typically 5-year) strategic plans, which allow EMBs to establish a clear course for improving the management of election administration and ensure that important milestones in this endeavor are being met in a timely manner.

Election Management, Elections

IFES Indonesia: Electoral Survey 2010

January 27, 2011

The 2010 IFES survey in Indonesia shows that while Indonesians are firmly committed to democracy and value the influence that voting provides them, the election process in Indonesia still faces many challenges in providing effective means for participation in elections for voting-age adults in the country.

Elections, Electoral Systems, Civil Society, Political Parties