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.

Current Field Offices

Pacific Islands
Bangladesh
Indonesia
Myanmar
Nepal
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Sri Lanka

Current Activities

Afghanistan
Cambodia

Related Experts See All IFES Experts

Vasu Mohan
Regional Director, Asia-Pacific
Expertise:
Melika Atic
Deputy Director, Asia-Pacific
Expertise:
Kyle Lemargie
Advisor, Asia-Pacific
IFES staff Kyle Lemargie
Expertise:

Related Content

28 Oct 2020 | Publication
Vote by Mail: International Practice During COVID-19
COVID-19 has suddenly increased demand for voting by mail. A new IFES paper compares practices around the world and provides recommendations.
14 Sep 2020 | News and Updates
Myanmar Youth Innovate to Engage First-Time Voters
An estimated 5 million young people will be eligible to vote for the first time in Myanmar’s 2020 elections. On August 15, IFES brought together young leaders from across Myanmar to participate in...
25 Aug 2020 | News and Updates
Young Leaders Engaging Their Communities for Global Action
In celebration of International Youth Day 2020, IFES hosted a Facebook Live event on "Young Leaders Building Sustainable Democracies." The event featured young leaders from Nepal, Nigeria and Ukraine.
12 Aug 2020 | News and Updates
Bangladeshi Youth Leading Through COVID-19
Continuing their response efforts to COVID-19 in Bangladesh, IFES and Dhaka University’s Microgovernance Research Initiative organized 11 webinars for the Students Against Violence...
30 Jul 2020 | Election FAQ
Elections in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea: 2020 General Elections
Bougainvilleans will go to the polls starting on Wednesday, August 12, to vote for the 39 members of the House of Representatives and a president. These will be the first elections held since the...
20 Jul 2020 | News and Updates
Election Considerations in the Pacific During an Infodemic
In partnership with the Fijian Elections Office, IFES is working to inform election management bodies, civil society organizations and other stakeholders in the Pacific region on best practices for...

Subscribe to Our Mailing List


Optional Member Code