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Strengthening Election Management Body Communications with Political Parties in Elections
Published by CEPPS to help EMBs optimize their communication tools and better engage with political parties throughout the electoral process and across different media.
May 31, 2024
Election Snapshot
Elections in Senegal: 2024 Presidential Elections
IFES provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) ahead of the 2024 Presidential Elections in Senegal. These elections will be held on March 24, 2024 (rescheduled from February 25)
Election Snapshot
Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2023 General Elections
The Democratic Republic of the Congo will hold general elections on December 20, 2023. The ballot will be held for the president, members of the National Assembly, members of the provincial assemblies, and municipal councils.
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Electoral Assessment
Preparing for Transitional Elections – Challenges and Opportunities for Building Democratic Resilience During Conflict and Other Crises
How can the international community support countries in holding meaningful transitional elections without rushing them to do so when conditions are not right?
November 07, 2023
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Sacred Ballots: Engaging with Religious Actors in the Electoral Cycle
This paper addresses the intersection of two unmistakable international trends: the global “democratic recession” and the role of religion in politics.
June 23, 2023
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Introduction to Operational Planning: A Guide for Election Management Bodies
Operational planning is a key element of electoral management that is critical for the implementation of sustainable and credible elections.
August 08, 2022
News & Updates
Announcement
USAID to Support Upcoming Electoral Processes in Senegal
IFES and CEPPS' partners NDI and IR will provide support to the Senegalese people in a new program through the upcoming electoral cycle.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Evelyn Mulemangabo N’Enbintu Speaks on IFES Study on EMB Practices in Africa
A new study from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) focuses on the different practices that electoral management bodies (EMBs) have implemented on the African continent to include traditionally underrepresented voters, such as women and persons with disabilities.
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Report/Paper
Taking Stock: Opportunities for Electoral Improvements in the Dominican Republic
IFES supported the Dominican Republic's Central Electoral Board to identify reform priorities following the 2021 electoral process.
June 30, 2021
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Report/Paper
Electoral Rights of Environmentally Displaced Persons
How can key stakeholders plan for climate-related risks to democracy? How can environmentally displaced persons participate safely and equally in political life?
April 01, 2021