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Publication

Report/Paper

Understanding Young People’s Political and Civic Engagement as a Counter to Democratic Backsliding

Youth engagement, formal and informal, can contribute to more resilient democracies. Explore our findings.

January 15, 2025

News & Updates

Announcement

IFES Welcomes New Board Directors

IFES welcomes new members of the Board of Directors

January 2, 2025

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Publication

Brochure/Fact Sheet

Election Snapshot: IFES FAQs in the Global Year of Elections

In 2024, IFES published 22 Election Snapshots, providing insight into some of the most significant elections.

December 31, 2024

News & Updates

Announcement

IFES Statement on President Jimmy Carter’s Life and Legacy

IFES mourns the death of President Jimmy Carter.

December 30, 2024

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News & Updates

Opinion

Following the Super-Year of Elections, 2025 is Shaping up as the Year of Elections in Turmoil

2025 is set to be another major year for elections. Complicating matters, many countries expected to hold elections find themselves in turmoil – in active or coming out of conflicts, rampant political violence, and high levels of insecurity.

December 26, 2024

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News & Updates

Feature

The "Year of Elections" and Beyond

An Overview of National Elections in 2024 and 2025

December 19, 2024

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Publication

Report/Paper

Phased Elections: Challenges and Strategies to Preserve Integrity in Nonsimultaneous Polls

IFES provides a brief of phased elections.

December 11, 2024

News & Updates

Feature

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