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IFES Celebrates International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
One of the objectives of IFES' strategic plan is to support all people to safely participate in civic and political life on an equal basis – this objective specifically mentions and prioritizes inclusion of Indigenous Peoples.
News & Updates
Press Release
Top Elections NGO Honors Pioneer of Electoral Democracy in Africa
Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, chairman of Ghana’s Electoral Commission, is the recipient of this year’s Joe C. Baxter Award. The Baxter Award is presented annually to professionals whose work epitomizes the mission of IFES—to promote citizen participation, transparency, and accountability in political life and civil society. “Dr. Afari-Gyan has made remarkable contributions to electoral democracy in Ghana, Africa, and throughout the world. He is a shining example of how much one individual can contribute to the advancement of a human right,” says Bill Sweeney, IFES president and CEO.
Election Material
Ballot
Bolivia General Election Ballot 2002
Ballot for the 2002 Presidential and General election in Bolivia. Main candidates in the election were Gonzalo Sanchez de LOZADA, Evo MORALES, Manfred Reyes VILLA, Jaime Paz ZAMORA, Felipe QUISPE, Ronald MACLEAN, and Alberto COSTA Obregon.
Election Material
Ballot
Ghana Presidential Ballot 1996
Ballot used in the 7 December 1996 Presidential election held in Ghana. Main candidates in the election were Jerry RAWLINGS, John KUFUOR, and Edward MAHAMA.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Vote 96 (banner)
Funded by USAID and IFES, this 1996 Ghanaian political campaign banner reads “VOTE 96” and includes Ghanaian slogans in preparation for the upcoming December 7th, 1996 presidential and parliamentary elections.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Ghana Needs Your Vote (banner)
Funded by USAID and IFES, this 1996 Ghanaian political campaign banner reads “Ghana Needs Your Vote” with the date of the presidential and parliamentary elections, December 7th, 1996.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
A Guide to the Voter
In preparation for the December 7th, 1996 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Ghana, the Electoral Commission of Ghana published “A Guide to the Voter.” This guide provided Ghanaian citizens with complete voter registration information, further information on the election process and an overview of election workers. The purpose of this guide is to educate the public and contribute towards a peaceful, free, and fair election.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Vote 96 (poster)
Funded by USAID and IFES, this 1996 Ghanaian political campaign banner reads “VOTE 96” and includes Ghanaian slogans in preparation for the upcoming December 7th, 1996 presidential and parliamentary elections. Also provided are the hours in which Ghanaians may vote on that day.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voter Awareness Guide
The 1996 “Voter Awareness Guide” is written to inform voter educators on procedures they will have to undertake before the upcoming 1996 Presidential and Parliamentary elections in December. Instructions include details on the Voter Educator Outreach Programme, timelines and requirements of presentations on the importance of voting and the meaning of political posters. Also included is a question and brief answer section on general facts regarding the December elections.