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Elections in El Salvador: 2024 Presidential Elections
IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions ahead of El Salvador's 2024 Presidential Elections
Election FAQ
Elections in El Salvador: 2019 Presidential Election
On February 3, Salvadoran citizens went to the polls to elect a new president. With decreased trust in established political parties, smaller parties’ recent electoral successes have challenged the traditional two-party system. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in El Salvador: 2019 Presidential Election.
Election FAQ
Elections in Thailand: 2016 Constitutional Referendum
On August 7, Thai citizens will vote on a new constitution and a proposal allowing an appointed 250-member Senate to join the House of Representatives in selecting a Prime Minister. In May 2014, Thailand’s military took control of the government and enacted an interim constitution to replace the 2007 constitution.
Election FAQ
Elections in Thailand: 2014 General Elections
On February 2, 2014, Thailand will hold General Elections. IFES' Frequently Asked Questions shed light on the polls.
Election FAQ
Elections in El Salvador: 2014 Presidential Election
Salvadorans head to the polls on February 2, 2014. Find out more about these elections in IFES' FAQs.
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Book
Financing Politics: The Middle East and North Africa
Financing Politics: The Middle East and North Africa is a collaborative effort between the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the Arab Region Parliamentarians against Corruption (ARPAC). It represents a concerted attempt to better understand and document existing political finance regulations and experiences in five countries – Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Yemen. The availability of information on the funding of parties and campaigns is a first and significant step in enhancing transparency.
September 30, 2013
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Report/Paper
Beyond Quotas: Political Accommodations and Gender in South Sudan
Since its birth, South Sudan has taken progressive steps toward creating an inclusive government – attempting to achieve gender equality in all levels of government. In July 2013, IFES and Conflict Dynamics International conducted a workshop to assist women members of government, civil servants and civil society members identify practical steps to ensure the nation’s electoral system genuinely accommodates women’s interests. This report presents the results of the workshop.
July 30, 2013
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Survey
IFES Yemen Survey: Briefing Report 2012
Following Yemen's early presidential election in February 2012, IFES conducted a nationwide survey of voting-age adults in Yemen. Survey questions were designed to assess attitudes toward the 2012 presidential election and satisfaction with the current situation in Yemen by measuring availability of information leading up to the election and public perceptions of the electoral process.
October 12, 2012
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Report/Paper
South Sudan Anniversary: One Year after Independence
One year after achieving independence, the Republic of South Sudan continues along the path of building a sustainable democracy.
June 29, 2012
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Report/Paper
Next Steps in Yemen's Transition
Now that Yemen's former Vice President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Al-Hadi has been officially voted in as president of the republic, what are the next steps in Yemen's transition?
March 06, 2012