Where We Work

Africa

A continent with unique challenges and political contexts, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has worked in over 20 countries in sub-Saharan Africa over the past three decades. From Nigeria to Kenya and Liberia to Guinea, IFES programming seeks to advance good governance and democratic rights by providing technical assistance to election officials; empower the underrepresented to participate in the political process; and apply field-based research to improve the electoral cycle.

Current Field Offices

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ethiopia
The Gambia
Guinea
Malawi
Niger
Nigeria
Tanzania

Current Activities

Kenya
Sierra Leone
Uganda

Resources

IFES in Africa (PDF)

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Rushdi Nackerdien
Regional Director, Africa
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