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Enhancing Indigenous Women’s Political Leadership in Ecuador
In May 2022, IFES and Fundación Esquel Ecuador launched a training process with Indigenous women from Movimiento de Unidad Plurinacional Pachakutik – Nuevo País (Pachakutik Plurinational Unity Movement, or Pachakutik) on gender parity and political leadership.
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IFES' Approach to Supporting Indigenous Political Rights
To better inform policy discussions, IFES facilitates comparative research and dialogue on challenges and innovation in elections and the rights of indigenous peoples. IFES also assists countries to meet United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples standards by holding inclusive national and local elections that respect language and traditional political institutions and practices.
Publication
Report/Paper
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
News & Updates
Feature
IFES Observes Voting on First Nations Reserves in Saskatchewan, Canada
On April 4, 2016, voters in Saskatchewan, Canada went to the polls to elect 61 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to represent their constituencies on the provincial level. IFES was invited by Elections SK to observe voting in new polling stations on First Nations reserves outside of Regina, the province’s capital, and La Ronge, a community in central Saskatchewan.
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Report/Paper
Spending Limits as a Policy Option
Citizens in many countries are upset because they believe the current financing of politics (which involves corruption and under-the-table deals) is violating the basic democratic values of equal opportunity, transparency and accountability. One way to bring the funding of political parties and candidates into line with these values is to regulate campaign expenditures through spending limits. This is a viable option, but such limits must be designed and implemented with care.
June 29, 2007
Election Material
Civic Education Material
50 Ans au Coeur de la Democratie
“50 Ans au Coeur de la Democratie” is a leaflet from 2007, available in French, which celebrates the fact that the Director General of Elections in Quebec has been at the heart of the electoral system in Quebec and has promoted democracy for 50 years. The document published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec publicizes what it has done to promote democracy, be at the service of voters, and regulate finance in elections taking place in Quebec.
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Book
A Guide for the Auditor of a Candidate in a Federal Election: Pursuant to the Canada Elections Act (2000) - Canada
October 01, 2000
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Referendum 1995: Financing and Expenses
“Referendum 1995: Financing and Expenses” is a 1995 leaflet, available in French, which explains the regulations for expenses and financing towards national committees that will be represented in the 1995 Referendum in Quebec, Canada. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, provides information on the official agent, financing reports, and affiliation.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Our Hearts in Our Work
“Our Hearts in Our Work” is a booklet, published in 1995 by The Coalition for Change, which seeks to convince reader to vote Yes in the Referendum Vote on October 30th 1995 which will decide whether Quebec should claim sovereignty from Canada. The document provides arguments for change based on the affirmation of language and culture, better jobs and greater prosperity, and the ability to claim Quebecois sovereignty while maintaining a partnership with Canada.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Municipal - Official representatives: A question of principle
“Municipal - Official representatives: A question of principle” is a leaflet from July 1995, available in both French and English copies, which explains to readers that political parties or individual candidates running for municipal office must designate an official representative to collect campaign contributions. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, explains that contributions may only be solicited under the authority of the official representative for the 1995 Municipal Elections in Canada.