Our Expertise
Over the past three decades, IFES has brought together thousands of experts to provide technical assistance to election officials, empower the underrepresented to participate in the political process and apply field-based research to improve the electoral cycle.
Focus Areas
Anti-Corruption & Democratic Trust
Effective governing institutions are accountable to the people they serve.
Inclusion & Human Rights
All people safely participate in civic and political life on an equal basis.
Cyber & Information Integrity
Technology, information and data positively serve elections and democracy
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Capabilities & Services
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Strong and inclusive democratic processes are critical to all aspects of a country’s development, from improving economic outcomes to increasing access to human rights. The most resilient democracies are those that promote women’s equal and active participation.
The Democratic Resilience Lab emerged from IFES’ strategic plan mid-point review in 2022 with the goal of resisting democratic backsliding by building resilience into democratic systems and institutions.
Given the breadth of conflict, peacebuilding efforts and political transitions occurring all over the world, the landmark United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security plays a large role in the International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES) work.
