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The Movement Toward Democratization in Hungary: An Assessment of the Government of Hungarys Electoral System
This report discusses the democratic movement in Hungary in 1989. The document discusses the elections, the Hungarian Political Parties, Electoral Law and voter registration. Moreover, social issues such as ethnic strife, economics and privatization are discussed.
November 30, 1989
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Report/Paper
Hungary Election countdown: An Update on 1990 Parliamentary Elections
This election countdown concerns Hungarian elections in 1990. The report discusses IFES outlooks for the elections concerning fraud, the role of the National Electoral Commission and the media, and the electoral code of ethics.
March 07, 1990
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Report/Paper
Central European Electoral Systems Symposium Report, Budapest, Hungary; July 30 - August 2, 1991
July 31, 1991
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Report/Paper
South Africa: Technical Assistance Report
This report summarizes IFES’ technical assistance mission to South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission. The report is particular to the National and Provincial Elections in April 1994 with an aim towards recommendations for future elections.
October 31, 1994
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Report/Paper
IFES Election Assessment Report, South Africa Election Institution Report, October 23 1998 (appendices missing)
This report is an account of a pre-election assessment conducted by IFES in South Africa from 1998. The report details IFES’ guidance on South African election preparations and IFES support to the Independent Electoral Commission in identifying services which could be provided by the international community.
October 22, 1998
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Ethnic Divisions and Electoral System Design: Prospects for Reform in Kenya
In "Ethnic Divisions and Electoral System Design: Prospects for Reform in Kenya", Shane McGee, IFES' 2008 William and Kathy Hybl Democracy Studies Fellow, suggests that a country with deep ethnic cleavages like Kenya would greatly benefit from shifting its electoral system from a plurality to a mixed-member system.
July 09, 2008
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2011 IFES Democracy Awards Dinner -- Judge Johann Kriegler
Judge Johann Kriegler of South Africa accepts the 2011 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award from IFES on Sept. 15.
News & Updates
Press Release
Mandela’s Democracy: A Collective Triumph
A statement from International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) President and CEO Bill Sweeney on the passing of former South African President and equal rights advocate Nelson Mandela.
News & Updates
Feature
Honoring the Legacy of Nelson Mandela
July 18 is Nelson Mandela International Day, commemorating the lifetime of service anti-apartheid advocate and former President of South Africa Mandela gave to South Africa and the world. Mandela’s legacy as an outspoken and indefiatable advocate for democracy, freedom and equality has been an inspiration to the democracy and governance community and IFES’ work to give a voice to every vote.
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Mandela Day Book Drive Benefiting Turner Elementary
On Wednesday, August 23, members of the IFES Africa team delivered books collected for its Mandela Day Book Drive to Turner Elementary School in neighboring Congress Heights. The book drive’s target was to collect 441 books for the school (one for each student in grades K-5), but ultimately far exceeded its goal by collecting over 600 books. In honor of anti-apartheid advocate and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service, the United Nations-designated holiday encourages people to give with the goal of bringing enduring, positive change in our local communities through collective action.