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The IFES Centers for Applied Research and Learning and Anti-Corruption and Democratic Trust allow our experts to work with each other to come up with critical solutions to issues facing democracy.

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COVID-19: A Survival Guide for Democracies

IFES experts weigh in with critical analysis and innovative solutions during this time of uncertainty.

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COVID-19 A Survival Guide for Democracies

IFES COVID-19 Briefing Series

This series tackles seven fundamental areas of concern for democracy and governance in the wake of the pandemic.

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The Dark Side of Democracy

Why the world needs to act now to tackle the threat of dark money in politics.

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Focus Areas

Election Integrity Trusted electoral stakeholders deliver credible elections. Learn More

Anti-Corruption & Democratic Trust Anti-Corruption & Democratic Trust: effective governing institutions accountable to the people they serve. Learn More

Inclusion & Human Rights All people safely participate in civic and political life on an equal basis. Learn More

Cyber & Information Integrity IFES works to ensure technology, information, and data positively serve elections and democracy. Learn More

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Publication Report/Paper

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Phased Elections: Challenges and Strategies to Preserve Integrity in Nonsimultaneous Polls IFES provides a brief of phased elections. December 11, 2024

News and Updates Feature

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Stopping the Rot: Fighting Corruption to Preserve Electoral Trust and Integrity On International Anti-Corruption Day 2024, IFES emphasizes the critical need to counter corruption to protect election integrity and ensure trust in electoral processes. December 9, 2024

Election Snapshot

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Election Snapshot: 2024 Ghana Presidential and Parliamentary Election Ghana Presidential and Parliamentary Elections
December 7, 2024 December 2, 2024

Election Snapshot

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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

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

News and Updates Opinion

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The World’s Election Global audiences anticipate 2024 U.S. elections. November 1, 2024

Events

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The United States Election Program (USEP) 2024 IFES will hold the 2024 United States Election Program Nov. 3-6.

November 3, 2024 8:00 AM EST

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Event poster for "The Road to Resilience: What Makes a Democracy Persist?" hosted by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems and Jagello 2000 on Friday, October 18th at Villa Grébovka, Prague. Includes logos of USAID and Sida.

The Road to Resilience: What Makes a Democracy Persist? Join IFES for the Launch of the Democratic Resilience Lab in Prague

October 18, 2024 8:30 AM EDT

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International Anti-Corruption Conference 2024

International Anti-Corruption Conference 2024 (#IACC2024) IACC 2024

June 18, 2024 9:00 AM EEST

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IFES in the News

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NBC News 2024 will see more elections than any other year in history IFES Board Chair Amb. William C. Eacho discusses the significance of 2024 to global democracy. February 20, 2024

ABC Australia Elections in 2024 will test democracy like never before IFES President and CEO Tony Banbury discusses the historic year of elections around the world, including Indonesia's general elections. February 8, 2024

Time Magazine A Make-or-Break Year for Democracy Worldwide IFES President and CEO Tony Banbury shares why he thinks 2024 will be a crucial year for democracies worldwide. January 4, 2024