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

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

IFES Testifies on Upcoming Ukraine Elections

May 22, 2012

On May 17, Gavin Weise, IFES deputy director for Europe & Asia, testified before the Helsinki Commission (U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe) concerning the upcoming elections in Ukraine.

Elections, Legal Framework

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

Defining Fraud to Increase Electoral Integrity

May 17, 2012

While electoral fraud has been studied for decades, it has never been defined in a practical way that allows for its detection, deterrence and mitigation. In the third white paper in an ongoing series on electoral fraud, IFES presents a set of practical definitions that will help election managers, experts and observers to accurately identify and address the problem.

Election Management, Rule of 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

New Global Declaration for Citizen Observers

May 17, 2012

On April 3, IFES joined the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM) at the United Nations to launch the Declaration of Global Principles for Nonpartisan Election Observation and Monitoring by Citizen Organizations.

Election Observation

IFES President Moderates Panel on Future of Foreign Aid

May 17, 2012

IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney moderated a panel at InterAction's 2012 Forum focused on the intersection of democracy and governance (D&G) and traditional forms of foreign aid.

Governance

IFES, Indian Election Commission Sign Agreement for Increased Global Collaboration

May 17, 2012

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the Election Commission of India (ECI) today signed a memorandum of understanding deepening the organizations’ partnership in promoting democratic processes and good governance around the world.

Election Management, Democracy Assistance

U.S. Helsinki Commission Hearing - Ukraine's Upcoming Elections: A Pivotal Moment

May 17, 2012

IFES Deputy Director for Europe and Asia Gavin Weise will speak before the U.S. Helsinki Commission on the October parliamentary elections in Ukraine.

Elections, Democracy Assistance