Tools & Resources | IFES - The International Foundation for Electoral Systems

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Report/Paper

Paths to Democratic Resilience in an Era of Backsliding

A detailed approach to building democratic resilience in countries facing democratic erosion, democratic breakdown, and autocratic deepening from IFES's Democratic Resilience Lab.

November 21, 2023

Election Judgements overlaid a photo of Lady Justice in shades of blue.

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Report/Paper

Election Case Law Analysis Series: Lessons on Disinformation and Election Disputes

Lessons on Disinformation and Election Disputes is the fourth paper in IFES's Election Case Law Analysis Series.

November 09, 2023

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Electoral Assessment

Preparing for Transitional Elections – Challenges and Opportunities for Building Democratic Resilience During Conflict and Other Crises

How can the international community support countries in holding meaningful transitional elections without rushing them to do so when conditions are not right?

November 07, 2023

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Report/Paper

Learning Series on Disability-Inclusive Election Technology

October 25, 2023

Margo Wallstrom, Samantha Power, Ellen Sirleaf Johnson

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Brochure/Fact Sheet

IFES Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards Dinner

IFES hosts the Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards annually.

August 28, 2023

Publication

Focus Group Findings

Building the Evidence Base on Participation of Indigenous Peoples in Elections

IFES Focus Group Findings: Participation of Indigenous Peoples in Elections

August 03, 2023

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Report/Paper

IFES Annual Report 2022

Explore our impact in the 2022 IFES Annual Report

July 06, 2023

Filipino Catholic nuns arrange election returns at the command center of the church-backed election watchdog Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, PPCRV, in Manila, Philippines on Wednesday May 19, 2010.

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Report/Paper

Sacred Ballots: Engaging with Religious Actors in the Electoral Cycle

This paper addresses the intersection of two unmistakable international trends: the global “democratic recession” and the role of religion in politics.

June 23, 2023

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Report/Paper

Electoral Cybersecurity Briefing Series

USAID supports IFES in developing a five-part Electoral Cybersecurity Briefing Series under the DAI Digital Frontiers Project.

June 20, 2023

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Report/Paper

Risks to Community Cohesion between Ukrainian Refugees and Host Communities in Central Europe

This report aims to help understand the factors that might undermine cohesion between Ukrainian refugees and host communities in Central Europe.

June 20, 2023