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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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Book
Election Investigations Guidebook
Grounded in international principles and comparative experience, this Guidebook was designed to be a tool for practitioners responsible for carrying out election investigation processes.
December 17, 2020
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Survey
2020 U.S. Election Program Participant Survey
Please provide your feedback on your Virtual U.S. Election Program experience.
November 05, 2020
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Report/Paper
Vote by Mail: International Practice During COVID-19
COVID-19 has suddenly increased demand for voting by mail. A new IFES paper compares practices around the world and provides recommendations.
October 28, 2020
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Brochure/Fact Sheet
U.S. Election Program Social Media Toolkit
Use our 2020 U.S. Election Program Social Media toolkit to join the conversation! #USEP2020
October 28, 2020
Election FAQ
Elections in the United States: 2020 General Elections
On Tuesday, November 3, Americans will vote in the country’s first general elections to take place during a pandemic since 1918. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in the United States: 2020 General Elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in the United States: 2018 General Elections
On November 6, United States citizens went to the polls to elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives, 35 members of the Senate and a number of state and local representatives. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in the United States: 2018 General Elections.
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Violence Against Women in Politics: A Barrier to Peace and Security
A policy brief co-authored by IFES Senior Gender Specialist Dr. Gabrielle Bardall and Alliance for Peacebuilding Research Associate Emily Myers was featured in the 2018 U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace and Security Policy Brief Series.
May 17, 2018
Election FAQ
Elections in Sierra Leone: 2018 General Elections
On March 7, Sierra Leone held general elections, with voters choosing their next president and representatives in Parliament and local councils. The elections represent the fifth straight general elections since the return to multi-party elections in 1996, and the third since the 2002 conclusion of the country’s civil war. These elections are therefore a significant building block to the country’s commitment to enduring peace. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Sierra Leone: 2018 General Elections.
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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