16 Mar 2022 | News and Updates
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) provided direct support to the government of Armenia, election management bodies (EMBs) and other stakeholders to navigate a number of...
21 Oct 2021 | News and Updates
IFES and CEELI launched the worldwide ECAC and IMPACTS projects.
9 Apr 2021 | Multimedia
The Engaged Citizen university course covers civic education themes adapted and contextualized to Armenia's history, experiences and realities.
12 Jan 2021 | Publication
Through our Strengthening Engagement Through Education for Democracy (SEED) methodology, IFES equips youth with the knowledge and skills essential for democratic engagement in the digital age.
3 May 2019 | News and Updates
IFES is hosting the Press Secretary of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Armenia Hermine Harutyunyan as part of the American Councils Professional Fellowship Program. In this Q&A,...
1 Feb 2019 | News and Updates
IFES, the United Nations Development Programme and the Central Election Commission of Armenia organized a parliamentary mandate presentation ceremony. During the event, citizens handed over the...
16 Jan 2019 | News and Updates
Anthony Banbury serves as the president and CEO of IFES. He previously held leadership roles in diplomacy, crisis management and humanitarian assistance, and most recently served as the United...
11 Jan 2019 | News and Updates
In spring 2018, Armenia witnessed a change in government following peaceful street protests. The country’s new leadership announced a state program that prioritized a revision of the electoral...
3 Dec 2018 | News and Updates
The annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held on December 3, commemorates the human rights of persons with disabilities. The theme for this year’s International Day of Persons with...
15 Aug 2018 | Publication
The Agate Rights Defense Center for Women with Disabilities, with the support of IFES and the United States Agency for International Development, has published new research on the barriers...
24 Apr 2017 | News and Updates
IFES is collaborating with Armenian civil society and government stakeholders to increase access to the political process. This support is provided in the framework of the Global Disability...
17 May 2016 | News and Updates
The Global Disability RightsNow! consortium, which the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is a member, is launching a new resource website for disability rights advocates in...
26 Apr 2013 | Survey
IFES’ Applied Research Center (ARC) conducted a global survey of practitioners in gender equality and women’s empowerment in 40 countries where IFES is active. The survey identifies key...
18 Apr 2013 | News and Updates
Lewis Madanick, Program Manager at Open World Leadership Center, has watched Eastern Europe’s rocky to transition to democracy. A child of the Cold War and a student of Russian/Soviet history, he has...
12 Feb 2013 | Election FAQ
Elections in Armenia: February 18 Presidential Elections, IFES’ Frequently Asked Questions, sheds light on Armenia’s electoral system, the candidates and the current political situation.
3 Jul 2012 | Publication
IFES conducted ethical and procedural election administration trainings for 13,811 appointed Armenian Precinct Election Commissioners (PEC) in 1,982 precincts from April 15 through May 3, 2012.
22 May 2012 | Multimedia
Armenia's May 6 parliamentary elections marked an important step in the country's democratic development. IFES hosted a discussion with election experts who witnessed the vote in Armenia.
7 May 2012 | News and Updates
On Sunday, May 6, Armenia held its first parliamentary election under a new election law since the 2008 presidential poll that saw violent protests. Anthony Bowyer, IFES program manager for the...
2 May 2012 | Publication
On May 6, voters in Armenia will elect 131 representatives to the country's National Assembly. Elections in Armenia: May 6 National Assembly Elections answers common questions about Armenia's...
31 Jan 2008 | Multimedia
IFES works with Armenia’s disabilities community to inform the general public of the obstacles voters with disabilities face as this video clip illustrates.
11 Jul 2007 | Multimedia
Armenia’s successful elections in May are due in part to the hard work of its election officials. See them in action in this photo gallery.
9 May 2007 | Multimedia
IFES is working to enfranchise Armenia’s 140,000 registered voters with disabilities. One USAID-funded project allowed IFES and local partners to build wheelchair ramps at nine polling places...
11 Apr 2007 | News and Updates
Armenian citizens will soon have a new and more efficient way to confirm that they are registered to vote, thanks to a project implemented by IFES and funded by the United States government.
30 Sep 2004 | Survey
The 2004 IFES Citizens’ Awareness and Participation in Armenia (CAPA) survey was conducted between 4 August and 19 August 2004. Section I introduces the survey, while Section II summarizes its main...
31 Dec 2003 | Survey
The IFES Citizens’ Awareness and Participation in Armenia (CAPA) survey was conducted between 30 August and 9 September, 2003. Section I is an introduction, while Section II summarizes the 2003...
31 Dec 2002 | Survey
Between the dates of August 20 and September 12, 2002, the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) conducted its second Citizens’ Awareness and Participation in Armenia (CAPA) survey of...
30 Nov 2002 | Publication
This report describes the details from IFES efforts to strengthen Armenia’s democratic structures from 1997 to 2002. The report discusses the development of election legislation, IFES...
31 Jul 2001 | Survey
IFES conducted a national survey in Armenia between June 10 and June 22, 2001. Section I is the introduction, while Section II highlights the most important findings. Section III covers the source...
31 Jul 2000 | Publication
This report details a series of IFES conducted focus groups from May 2000. The aim of the focus groups centered on how ordinary Armenians felt about their leaders and institutions, their...
30 Jun 2000 | Survey
Between May 15-19, 2000, the IFES commissioned a series of focus group sessions (eight in total) to be carried out across Armenia. These focus groups were conducted to find out how ordinary Armenians...
30 Nov 1998 | Survey
IFES implemented this survey of election officials in Armenia in order to learn more about their attitudes and outlooks toward the electoral system now in place in Armenia. The fieldwork for the...
12 Apr 1997 | Election Material
Ballot used for Armenian election held on 13 April 1997.
21 Sep 1996 | Election Material
Ballot used in the 22 September 1996 presidential election in Armenia. The main candidates in the election were Levon TER-PETROSYAN (Pan-Armenian National Movement), Vazgen MANUKYAN (National...
31 Jul 1996 | Publication
This report summarizes the findings from a nation-wide IFES conducted survey in Armenia in 1996. The questionnaire covered a multitude of subjects including Armenian views towards NGOs,...
31 Jul 1996 | Publication
This report summarizes observations made by IFES reporters in Armenia in regarding national assembly elections in July 1995. The report also discusses the simultaneous referendum on a new...
31 Jan 1996 | Publication
This technical assistance report covers both the presidential and municipal elections that occurred in Armenia in the Fall of 1996. The assistance to the Central Electoral Commission...
31 Jul 1995 | Publication
31 Jul 1995 | Publication
This report begins with a compilation of weekly reports completed by the IFES/Armenia Field Team. The report provides a general overview of elections work in Armenia and election observer...
4 Jul 1995 | Election Material
English translation of the ballot used for National Assembly elections held in Armenia in 1995. The main parties in the election were the Republican Bloc, Shamiram, and the Armenian Communist Party.
4 Jul 1995 | Election Material
Ballot used for the 5 July 1995 referendum held in Armenia. Voters were asked if they wanted to adopt the constitution adopted by the Parliament.