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Women’s Political Representation in Sri Lanka: Electoral System Analysis and Recommendations
To help inform stakeholders’ efforts to sustainably promote women’s political leadership and participation in Sri Lanka, IFES published a research paper, Women’s Political Representation in Sri Lanka: Electoral System Analysis and Recommendations, which analyzes the current standing of women’s representation and the main reasons behind the underrepresentation of women in politics.
April 08, 2022
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Parliamentary Elections in Sri Lanka During COVID-19: Case Study on Crisis Management in Elections
To assess adaptive measures taken by the ECSL, challenges and key lessons learned, IFES published Parliamentary Elections in Sri Lanka During COVID-19: Case Study on Crisis Management in Elections, which includes in-depth literature reviews from various sources.
April 08, 2022
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Overcoming Challenges to Democracy and Governance Programs in Post-Conflict Countries: CEPPS Lessons Learned
How can democracy and governance programs be more effective in post-conflict environments?
May 18, 2021
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The Integrity of Elections in Asia: Policy Lessons Applied
In response to a recent study by Max Grömping entitled The Integrity of Elections in Asia: Policy Lessons from Expert Evaluations, IFES produced a briefing paper with some examples of policy lessons applied in practice across Asia. IFES has worked in Asia for the past three decades supporting election management bodies, civil society and other electoral stakeholders in their efforts to promote electoral integrity.
November 26, 2018
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Elections in Sierra Leone: 2018 General Elections
On March 7, Sierra Leone held general elections, with voters choosing their next president and representatives in Parliament and local councils. The elections represent the fifth straight general elections since the return to multi-party elections in 1996, and the third since the 2002 conclusion of the country’s civil war. These elections are therefore a significant building block to the country’s commitment to enduring peace. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Sierra Leone: 2018 General Elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Sri Lanka: 2018 Local Government Elections
On February 10, Sri Lanka held elections for all of its 341 local government bodies, after a two-year delay due in part to the adoption of a new, mixed-member proportional (MMP) system and the subsequent need for a new delimitation of electoral wards. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Sri Lanka: 2018 Local Government Elections.
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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 FAQ
Elections in Sri Lanka: 2015 Parliamentary Elections
On August 17, Sri Lankan citizens will elect 225 Members of Parliament to serve five-year terms. The parliamentary vote follows President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to dissolve the previous Parliament on June 26, 2015.
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Elections in Sierra Leone: November 17 Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Elections
The November 17 elections in Sierra Leone will be the first since the end of the civil war in 2002 that the National Electoral Commission has taken a primary role in organizing and executing. To help observers better understand the backdrop of these elections, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has put together a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
November 14, 2012
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Discussion Paper: Preparing for Elections in Sierra Leone
This Discussion Paper presents IFES’ summary findings of the 1999 IFES Assessment Mission in Sierra Leone and is meant to inform and stimulate the consultations that must take place in so that elections preparations can begin and a credible and transparent electoral process can be built.
December 19, 1999