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The National Registry of Electors
“The National Registry of Electors” is a leaflet from 1998, available in both a French and English copy, explaining how the National Register of Electors works and what how it benefits Canadian citizens when they vote in Federal Elections. The document, published by Elections Canada, states the benefits of this of this nationwide database of voters – voter registration is no longer a long, costly process.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Register of Electors
“Register of Electors” is a flyer from 1995, published in both French and English copies by Elections Canada, which explains the “register of electors” project - a register of electors intended as a national database of voters shared among all electoral jurisdictions. The document explains the goals and history of the project and how it will benefit Canadian voters.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Noveau: Scrutin electronique
“Nouveau: Scrutin Electronique” is an August 1995 pamphlet, available in French, which provides instructions and basic information on the Municipal Election set to happen on the November 5th 1995 in the town of Hull in Canada. The document, published by the Bureau of the President of the Election in Hull, includes a map of electoral districts, information on how to register and vote and most importantly it informs readers that this election will feature electronic ballot boxes which will count votes automatically as ballots are cast.
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Report/Paper
Evaluation of Communications Technology Use for Elections 2002, Kenya
This report on communications technology used in the 2002 elections in Kenya identifies problems that occurred in the election and highlights how to implement new procedures and systems which address those problems.
December 31, 2002
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Interview/Speech/Testimony
In Kenya, Using Technology for Safer Elections
In response to the violence following Kenya's 2007 presidential election, which divided the country and left dozens dead, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is introducing several new technologies to ensure more peaceful elections. IFES’ Chief of Party in Kenya Mike Yard answers some questions about adopting this new technology ahead of the March 2013 general elections.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Change on the Horizon: Kenya Revamps System for Enhanced Elections
Following the 2007 general elections that resulted in political violence, Kenya has adopted a new constitution and made widespread modifications to its electoral system. Mike Yard, IFES Chief of Party in Kenya, provides insight into the changes that have taken place and the preparations that are underway ahead of the March 2013 elections.
News & Updates
Feature
Technology, Transparency & Integrity in Kenya
The use of election technology to ensure integrity and/or enhance transparency in the electoral process can be tremendously effective. Indeed, election administrators have long utilized technology to help address some of their most pressing challenges, including everything from voter registration and candidate nomination to voter identification and results transmission.
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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
News & Updates
Feature
Fighting Fake News on the Digital Frontier of Elections
On June 12, 2018, Mark Kaigwa, the CEO and founder of Nendo, joined IFES for an event, “On the Border of Truth: Defense Against Social Media Propaganda,” which featured a presentation and discussion on the effects of social media in Kenya.
News & Updates
Press Release
IFES and IEBC Partner to Fight Hate During Kenyan Election
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen IEBC’s monitoring of hate speech related to Kenya’s upcoming General Election.