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Battling Paper Cities: Harmonizing Local Boundaries in Liberia
Liberia's leaders work to clear the way for democratic local governance.
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Q & A on the Moldovan Elections with Staffan Darnolf, IFES Chief of Party in Moldova
Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe and one of the few former members of the Soviet Union that have continued to strive towards democracy, is facing a challenging time in the aftermath of its April 5th parliamentary election.
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IFES Returns to Work with Liberia's National Elections Commission
IFES has been awarded a five‐year cooperative agreement by USAID to support various upcoming elections in Liberia: the constitutional referendum, by‐elections, and national and local elections. These polls are of particular importance because of their central role in supporting the country’s continued transition from a devastated, conflict‐torn nation to one that is slowly building the democratic systems, institutions, and processes needed to promote long‐term stability and development.
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Sealing the Ballot Box for the Moldovan Election
An instructional video demonstrating the sealing the ballot box for the Moldovan election.
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Unsealing the Ballot Box for the Moldovan Election
An instructional video demonstrating the unsealing of a ballot box for the Moldovan election.
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A Couple Voting Together in the Moldovan Election
An instructional video showing a couple voting together in the Moldovan election.
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Conversations and Films: Voter Education Efforts in Liberia
In an effort to increase awareness and knowledge on the 23 August constitutional referendum that was held in Liberia, IFES and 18 civil society organizations (CSOs) launched an extensive civic and voter education campaign. Posters were placed throughout Liberian towns and villages, outreach was performed for individuals across the country and a mobile cinema featuring a film on the changes that would be implemented by the referendum went on tour.
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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.
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Liberians Vote in Great Numbers
On 11 October, Liberia held its second election since the conclusion of the bloody civil war that lasted from 1999 to 2003. The first round of the presidential election featured 16 candidates, including incumbent President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. IFES staff visited a number of polling stations.