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IFES Signs Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace
IFES has joined more than 1,000 other signatories in endorsing the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace. As IFES works to ensure that technology, information and data positively serve democracy and elections, endorsement of the Paris Call affirms our organizational commitment to strengthening the security of digital spaces.
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.
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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.
Election FAQ
Elections in Albania: June 23 Parliamentary Elections
Albania’s upcoming election will see over 3,270,000 registered voters cast their ballots for members of Parliament and positions in local government. Elected parliamentarians will serve for four years and elect Albania’s President in up to five rounds of voting. Elections in Albania: June 23 Parliamentary Elections IFES’ frequently asked questions (FAQs), discusses the core elements of the upcoming poll.
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France Candidate Info - Jacques CHAMINADE
Candidate information packet provided to voters in advance of the French Presidential election on 22 April 2012. This pamphlet lays out the platform for Jacques CHAMINADE, candidate for the Solidarity and Progress Party (Solidarité et Progrès).
Election Material
Ballot
France Candidate Info - Jean-Luc MELANCHON
Candidate information packet provided to voters in advance of the French Presidential election on 22 April 2012. This pamphlet lays out the platform for Jean-Luc MELANCHON, candidate for the Left Front (Front de gauche).
Election Material
Ballot
France Candidate Info - Marine LE PEN
Candidate information packet provided to voters in advance of the French Presidential election on 22 April 2012. This pamphlet lays out the platform for Marine LE PEN, candidate of the National Front (Front National).
Election Material
Ballot
France Candidate Info - Nicolas DUPONT-AIGNAN
Candidate information packet provided to voters in advance of the French Presidential election on 22 April 2012. This pamphlet lays out the platform for Nicolas DUPONT-AIGNAN, candidate for Arise the Republic (Debout la République).
Election Material
Ballot
France Candidate Info - Nicolas SARKOZY
Candidate information packet provided to voters in advance of the French Presidential election on 22 April 2012. This pamphlet lays out the platform for Nicolas Sarkozy, candidate for the Union for a Popular Movement (Union pour un mouvement populaire).
Election Material
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France Candidate Info - Philippe POUTOU
Candidate information packet provided to voters in advance of the French Presidential election on 22 April 2012. This pamphlet lays out the platform for Philippe POUTOU, candidate for the New Anticapitalist Party (Nouveau Parti Anticapitaliste).