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Promoting democracy in the Middle East is a difficult business, yet IFES’ new director for the region said there are “baby steps” of progress taking place that need more attention and support… read more »

African descendants in Ecuador are preparing to observe elections in their communities for the first time during the presidential and legislative polls on October 15 … read more »

The Congolese people are proving they can find their own way through the most contentious questions of the transition, such as “Who is Congolese?” “What shape should citizens give public life?” “Who is going to represent us?”… read more »

A significant number of adult labor migrants from Tajikistan say they are unlikely to cast ballots in the November 2006 presidential election because they either do not know about the facilities and procedures set up to allow them to vote outside of the country or are simply unmotivated to vote, according to a new survey from IFES … read more »

Until recently, Cholpon Koshalieva had little faith in her power to make a difference in her community in Kyrgyzstan … But in August, Koshalieva participated in a 10-day summer camp that helped change her mind … read more »

Recent elections in the United States have provided the perfect stage for high human drama. Attorney Barry Weinberg focuses on these human elements in his new book, The Resolution of Election Disputes: Legal Principles That Control Election Challenges … read more »