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Our innovative research addresses emerging issues in the democracy and governance sector and identifies socio-political and programmatic factors that impact the development of effective programming. Drawing on our research, data, and expertise, IFES regularly produces a variety of publications on topics such as election security; political finance; gender equality; providing equal access for persons with disabilities to electoral and political processes; and standards for conducting election audits and ensuring electoral integrity and transparency.