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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.

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Seed participants left to right in Georgia, Ukraine, Bangladesh, Armenia

Strengthening Engagement through Education for Democracy (SEED) In 2010, IFES developed a global, university-level civic education approach: Strengthening Engagement through Education for Democracy (SEED). January 22, 2025

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Elections in Indonesia: 2024 Regional Head Elections IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions ahead of Indonesia's 2024 Regional Head Elections November 25, 2024

Election Snapshot

Parliament Building of Sri Lanka

Elections in Sri Lanka: 2024 Parliamentary Elections IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions ahead of Sri Lanka's 2024 parliamentary elections. November 12, 2024

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Mural with the phrase 'WE ARE ONE' painted in large letters, surrounded by handprints in various colors. Below the text, a silhouette skyline featuring a mosque, a temple, and a church, set against a red circle backdrop, symbolizing unity and diversity.

SAVE Members Take Action: Promoting and Cultivating a Culture of Peace In Bangladesh, SAVE participants promote peace September 23, 2024

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Group of women reading election material in Sri Lanka

Elections in Sri Lanka: 2024 Presidential Elections Saturday, Sept. 21, Sri Lanka will elect the nation's next president. September 16, 2024

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A young Indigenous woman with a disability presenting for her group during IFES’ Youth ALLIES Civic Education Training of Trainers in Guyana (March 2023).

Indigenous Unity: Advocates from Cambodia, Guyana and Kenya Connect IFES youth partners address the twenty-third session of UNPFII August 6, 2024

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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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