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Networked Justice: Preparing for the 2024 Super-Year of Elections
IFES experts say It’s time to recognize the critical role of judges in the defense of democracy.
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In a Bumper Year of Voting, Will Democracy’s Prospects Advance?
2024 will see a massive number of elections what lies ahead for democracy?
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The Summit for Democracy Needs to Target Democracy's Primary Adversary—And It's Not Authoritarianism
IFES's Chad Vickery, Erica Shein, and Dr. Fernanda Buril on the calls-to-action for the 2023 Summit for Democracy
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Executive Summary Understanding Cybersecurity Throughout the Electoral Process
October 13, 2022
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Cybersecurity is Fundamental to Elections
A resource for EMBs about Cybersecurity.
October 13, 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 Legal Quagmire of Postponing or Modifying Elections
Amidst the uncertainty of COVID-19, many countries are grappling with how to modify election procedures to minimize the risk of transmission or change the system for voting completely to avoid the need for voters to go to the polls. While important and often necessary, these decisions are far from simple. IFES has compiled a list of legal elements to consider in relation to election postponements and modifications.
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Low Voter Turnouts, Fear, Disinformation and Disrupted Supply Chains: How Election Commissions Are Unprepared for COVID-19
All electoral activities planned for the near future will be affected one way or another by the COVID-19 pandemic. Election commissions need sound advice and technical assistance to navigate the complexity of each election context, coordinate with the relevant health authorities, consider all relevant public health and political factors, and make sensible decisions to safeguard voters and electoral processes.