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PACE Resolution Highlights the Success of IFES’ Work in Armenia
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) provided direct support to the government of Armenia, election management bodies (EMBs) and other stakeholders to navigate a number of challenges and contribute to the success of recent elections.
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Announcement
Implementing International Anti-Corruption Commitments Worldwide
IFES and CEELI launched the worldwide ECAC and IMPACTS projects.
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Report/Paper
Regional Director on “The Elections We Want” in Africa
As part of its annual report, the Wilson Center Africa Program asked IFES Regional Director for Africa Rushdi Nackerdien to contribute an essay on recent African elections. His piece, “The Elections We Want,” covered 2017 elections in Angola, Rwanda, Liberia, Senegal, the Gambia, and Kenya, and their implications for election practitioners moving forward.
January 31, 2018
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Les vertus de la non-violence
“Les vertus de la non-violence” is a report from June 2000, available in French, which focuses on non-violence and the importance of discussion and compromise in the process of conflict resolution. The document, published by the organization Medias pour la Paix, lists the benefits of non-violence in promoting peace and development in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Accord de Lusaka Pour un Cessez-le-Feu en Republique Democratique du Congo et Modalities de sa Mise en Oeuvre
“Accord de Lusaka Pour un Cessez-le-feu en République Democratique du Congo et Modalités de sa Mise en Œuvre” is a report, available in French and Swahili, from October 1999 outlining the agreement of Lusaka for a cease-fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The document, created by LINELIT, asks for a stop to the hostilities, disarmament of all sides and parties, a national dialogue, and a re-establishment of an authority and administration.
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Report/Paper
Zaire: Joint Pre-Election Assessment Mission, September/October 1996
This report assesses progress in elections preparations and highlights issues that needed to be addressed in Zaire prior to the 1997 elections. The report is designed to highlight needed areas of focus for elections in the country. The report considers governmental institutions, political parties and civil society and the roles they play in elections.
October 31, 1996
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Report/Paper
Congo: 1995 Technical Assessment
This report was completed as a technical assessment of the electoral system in the Republic of Congo in 1995 in preparation for the presidential elections held in 1997. The report is broken into three parts; Congolese Society and Democratic Transition, Administration of Voter Registration and Elections and Citizen Identification, Census Activities and Voter Registration.
July 31, 1996
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Report/Paper
Armenia: 1995 On-Site Technical Assistance
This report summarizes observations made by IFES reporters in Armenia in regarding national assembly elections in July 1995. The report also discusses the simultaneous referendum on a new Armenian Constitution. The report details several amendments to the constitution, including clauses regarding human rights, voting districts and ballots. The report discusses the electoral and voting processes and concludes with recommendations for future elections and democracy assistance.
July 31, 1996
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Report/Paper
Armenia National Survey, August 1996, Analysis of Findings
This report summarizes the findings from a nation-wide IFES conducted survey in Armenia in 1996. The questionnaire covered a multitude of subjects including Armenian views towards NGOs, political parties, political institutions and officials and past voting experience. The ultimate goal of the survey was to collect information regarding Armenians views on issues of democracy.
July 31, 1996
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Zaire Vote : Dix Recommandations
“Zaire Vote: Dix Recommendations” is a booklet from 1996, available in a French and Kituba, which gives 10 recommendations on the subject of voting in the Democratic Republic of Congo followed by a brief explanation on why this is important in order to ensure free and fair elections. The document, published by LINELIT (National League of Free and Fair Elections), touches on the topics of the secrecy of the vote, bribing and the objectives of political parties.