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Inclusion Practices Implemented by Election Management Bodies in Africa
A new study from IFES focuses on the different practices that EMBs have implemented on the African continent to include traditionally underrepresented voters, such as women and persons with disabilities.
April 22, 2021
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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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Elections in the DRC: November 28 Presidential & Legislative Elections for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
To better understand the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, IFES has released a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
November 23, 2011
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Parliamentary Oversight of Constitutional Bodies
Parliamentary Oversight of Constitutional Bodies in the Maldives explores how parliamentary tools and mechanisms can be effectively tailored to provide the appropriate level of oversight. The paper has recommendations and lessons that are broadly applicable outside the Maldivian context.
December 07, 2020
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Qualitative Assessment: Perceptions about Women’s Participation in Public Life in the Maldives
Gender equality and women’s empowerment remain a significant challenge in the Maldives. A new report from International Foundation for Electoral Systems’ (IFES), titled “Qualitative Assessment: Perceptions about Women’s Participation in Public Life in the Maldives,” examines the root causes of negative perceptions toward women in decision-making roles in the Maldives, including broader societal attitudes toward gender equality and women’s empowerment.
July 17, 2015
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Women’s Empowerment in the Political Process in the Maldives
In the Maldives, as in all countries around the world, women’s interest and ability to participate in the political process is impacted by a combination of legal, political, social, economic and cultural factors. An understanding of how each of these factors independently affects participation, as well as the aggregate effect of these combined factors, is critical to developing targeted strategies to increase women’s engagement in the political process.
July 17, 2015
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Strengthening the Political Process during the Transition Period. May 26, 2005.
This report focuses on IFES efforts to strengthen the political process during the DRC’s transition period. The report details the creation and support of the Independent Electoral Council and IFES support provided to Congolese Civil Society.
May 25, 2005
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Comores, Rapport d'Evaluation Pre-Electorale, 20 novembre 1991
This 1991 report (in French) is a pre-election assessment of the electoral system in Comoros, and includes descriptions of legislative and procedural institutions. The report highlights nine factors that could facilitate the establishment of a comprehensive and operational democracy in Comoros.
November 19, 1991
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Comoros: A Pre-Election Assessment Report, November 20, 1991
This 1991 report provides a pre-election assessment of the electoral system in Comoros (in French). The report suggests nine factors that, if implemented, could result in the establishment of a comprehensive and operational democracy in Comoros. The report includes descriptions of the legislative and procedural institutions that existed in Comoros
November 19, 1991
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Republic of the Congo Pre-Election Assessment Report, December 1, 1991
This 1991 report from the Republic of the Congo focuses on two aspects of pre-election planning conducted by IFES; the preparation of voter registration lists and civic education about the Constitution and the electoral process. The report discusses the economy, electoral laws and procedures.
November 30, 1991