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Events
December 10, Democracy and Political Freedom:
IFES will co-host a symposium with Georgetown’s Democracy & Governance Program regarding setbacks to democracy and challenges to political freedom. Executive Vice-President, Carina Perilli, will speak along with other guests at the National Press Club from 2:00pm – 3:00 pm. Read for more information.
Photo Gallery
2008 Elections in Luanda
Beginning with anger and an unsettled crowd, Angola's electoral process and elections proved to be conducted with integrity and peace. (Photo courtesy: Oliver Scott-Tomlin/LGS)
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Upcoming Elections
December 7
December 7
Parliamentary (Postponed)
December 14
Features
Prospects for Change in Turkmenistan
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IFES Expert, Anthony Bowyer, testifies Turkmenistan may be slow to change, but is changing. While sweeping change to liberalize society and boldly move the country towards democracy have not taken place, there have been efforts to take baby steps in the last two years towards balancing power.
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November 19, 2008
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Ukraine Poll - Political Disaffection Grows as Economic Distress Increases
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Politicians not trusted, disenchantment with democratic process: Ukrainians are becoming increasingly disenchanted with their political leaders generally and feel less engaged with the democratic process
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November 11, 2008
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IFES 2008 U.S. Election Program
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Top election officials from more than 40 countries participated in Washington DC in an IFES-sponsored three-day conference, which concluded November 5. The officials explored key election issues and democracy-development challenges - from voter registration to voter fraud, and from political communication to polling.
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November 10, 2008
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