Events
July 05, Democracy and Political Finance in Yemen:
IFES-Yemen will host a symposium covering political finance, parliamentary elections, suggestions for improving the political situation, and democracy promotion. For details, please contact europe.asia.programs@ifes.org.
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Nepal: Being Heard
In this skit, everyone fights with each other for a chance to be heard. Watch Video »
Upcoming Elections
September 5
Legislative
September 7
September 15
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Financial Disclosure: a Global Issue
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At the beginning of 21 century even the most established democracies need to combat grand political corruption. As recently reported by the New York Times, U.S. Senator Ted Stevens, 84, was indicted for failing to report
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August 12, 2008
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Gender Budgeting:Initiatives in the Context of Local Government in India
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National budgets are tools of financial policy that determine how governments mobilize and allocate public resources. A typical budget is gender-neutral or more accurately is gender-blind.
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August 07, 2008
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New Release: Kosovo National Post-Election Survey Report
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In the countdown to Kosovo’s declaration of independence in January-February 2008, IFES conducted a survey to elicit attitudes and opinions of the November 2007 elections and to evaluate IFES and its partners’ programs in Kosovo.
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August 06, 2008
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Field Notebook: Tweaking the framework for credible elections
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In a move to become more financially independent from the government and build trust with stakeholders, the National Elections Commission of Liberia and IFES held an Electoral Democracy Training Conference with key stakeholders using the Bridge Curriculum.
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By Almami Cyllah and Skye Christensen
July 10, 2008 |
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Local Elections a step forward for Sierra Leone
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Saturday, July 5, 2008, was unusually sunny as Sierra Leone held elections for local government offices. The opportunity was unique; local elections have only been held three times in over four decades.
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July 10, 2008
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