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Recipients of Research Fund: Supporting Online Campaigning Transparency
Internet Lab and Expert Forum are the first recipients of IFES's Community of Practice Research Fund.
In The Media
BBC News Brasil
International observers see 'normal' voting and 'strengthened TSE' after Bolsonaro's good result
"Despite the tense atmosphere in the country, the technical process of the election went satisfactorily, according to foreign experts."
Election Snapshot
Elections in Brazil: 2022 General Elections
On Sunday, Oct. 2, Brazilian voters will elect the president and the vice president on a single ticket. Brazilians will also elect governors; some senators; and all federal deputies, state deputies and federal district deputies.
In The Media
La Nacion
Jaime Bestard concluded his busy work schedule in the US
Read "Jaime Bestard concluded his busy work schedule in the US" on La Nacion.
In The Media
Bahia Lighthouse
International foundation and TSE sign agreement to analyze and improve electoral systems
Read "International foundation and TSE sign agreement to analyze and improve electoral systems."
In The Media
Tiempo
IFES highlights successful results in elections in Honduras
Read "IFES highlights successful results in elections in Honduras" on Tiempo.
Election FAQ
Elections in Honduras: 2021 General Elections
Hondurans will head to the polls on Nov. 28 to elect the President, members of the National Congress and members of the Central American Parliament.
Election FAQ
Elections in Brazil: 2018 General Elections
On October 7, Brazil held presidential, legislative, and local elections. Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was banned from running in the presidential election, and candidates also competed in races for state and federal district governors, state deputies, and seats in the Senate and Chamber of Deputies. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Brazil: 2018 General Elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Paraguay: 2018 General Elections
On April 22, Paraguayan citizens headed to the polls to vote for national and local authorities. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Paraguay: 2018 General Elections.
News & Updates
Feature
The Cycle of Corruption: Elections and the Abuse of State Resources
In many ways, elections are a central component in cycles of systemic corruption. IFES conducted a two-year research project to develop an assessment methodology to evaluate the effectiveness of a given country’s framework for addressing the abuse of state resources in election campaigns. The final product of this project is a detailed methodology that specifically examines three categories of state resources: state personnel; state funds and physical resources; and official government communications to the public.