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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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Report/Paper
Regional Director on “The Elections We Want” in Africa
As part of its annual report, the Wilson Center Africa Program asked IFES Regional Director for Africa Rushdi Nackerdien to contribute an essay on recent African elections. His piece, “The Elections We Want,” covered 2017 elections in Angola, Rwanda, Liberia, Senegal, the Gambia, and Kenya, and their implications for election practitioners moving forward.
January 31, 2018
Election FAQ
Elections in Costa Rica: 2014 National Elections
On February 2, Costa Rica will hold national elections to elect a new President. IFES FAQs gives insight into these elections.
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Report/Paper
Elections in Angola: August 31 Presidential and National Assembly Elections
Angola’s upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections, scheduled for August 31, will be the first peacetime presidential election in Angola’s history, and the first election since the country’s new constitution was written in 2010.
August 29, 2012
News & Updates
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2008 Elections in Luanda, Angola
Beginning with anger and an unsettled crowd, Angola's electoral process and elections were proved to be conducted with integrity and peace. (Pictures are around the city of Luanda)
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Electoral Assessment
Angola Pre-Election Assessment Report (2001)
From August 4-20, 2001, the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) conducted a joint pre-election assessment in Angola. The objective of the assessment was to: (1) Determine the prospects for holding general elections at such a time when the conditions that affect elections are conducive to a participatory and open process; and (2) Provide a set of baseline data from which to assess the readiness of Angola for elections and to make recommendations to the Government of the Republic of Angola, United States Government, the United Nations organizations in Luanda, and other donors, in preparation for such elections, including a timeline by which key actions need to occur.
February 28, 2002
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Democracy and You
Published by the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) in 1999, the book entitled Democracy and You: A Guide to Better Understanding provides Namibians with general information and definitions regarding democratic governance and the structure of Namibian politics. In addition to outlines of the Namibian constitution and government, this book includes a civic education essay competition and repeatedly stresses the importance of democracy.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The Married Persons Equality Act
This document, published in 1997 by the Namibia Institute for Democracy, outlines the “The Married Persons Equality Act.” The acts primary goal was to abolish marital power and property law. The act outlines the legality of marriage, divorce, spousal rights to personal property and a minimum legal age to marry. Although not focusing on the electoral system this piece nevertheless is an example of the legislative process and civil society development.
Election Material
Ballot
Costa Rica Municipales Ballot 1994
Ballot used for municipal elections in Costa Rica on 6 February 1994. The ballot shows parties running in the Central Canton in the Province of San Jose.
Election Material
Ballot
Costa Rica Presidential Ballot 1994
Ballot used for Presidential elections held in Costa Rica on 6 February, 1994.