Asia-Pacific

Over the last three decades, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has engaged in programming and research across Asia-Pacific, partnering global expertise with local solutions through combining efforts with a variety of partner organizations. Our efforts in Asia-Pacific also showcase IFES’ excellence in inclusion and participation, with elements of youth, gender, persons with disabilities and underrepresented populations in portions of our work in countries such as Pakistan, Indonesia, Nepal, and Cambodia.

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Elections in Nepal: 2022 Federal and Provincial Elections IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Nepal: 2022 Federal and Provincial Elections. November 14, 2022

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IFES President Travels to Asia Anthony Banbury, IFES president & CEO travels to Asia-Pacific. October 3, 2022

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Intergenerational Relationship-Building in the Mekong Region To counter mis- and disinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems collaborated with civil society organizations working in local communities in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. August 11, 2022

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Developing Skills of Young Leaders with Disabilities in Sri Lanka IFES and the Center for Disability Research, Education and Practice at the University of Colombo implemented IFES’ signature Engaging a New Generation for Accessible Governance and Elections (ENGAGE) political leadership course for 18 young Sri Lankans with disabilities from the university. July 6, 2022

Elections in Papua New Guinea: 2022 National Election From July 2-22, Papua New Guinean voters will have the opportunity to directly elect 118 Members of Parliament (MPs) to serve in the National Parliament for a five-year term. June 29, 2022

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Fostering Collaboration Between Civil Society, Governments and the Private Sector for Disability Inclusion in ASEAN On March 30-31, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) organized the two-day virtual Fifth Regional Disability Rights Dialogue to strengthen joint advocacy and cross-regional collaboration for disability inclusion, engaging 229 participants from across the world. June 8, 2022

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Event: Promoting the Political Rights of Indigenous Youth Please join IFES on August 10 for an online event highlighting ways to include young Indigenous persons in political life as leaders, advocates, voters and candidates.

August 10, 2021 9:00 AM EDT

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The Hindu Ranking of democracies should be objective and contextual, says Chief Election Commissioner Read "Ranking of democracies should be objective and contextual, says Chief Election Commissioner" on the Hindu. August 11, 2022

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