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Guidelines for Understanding, Adjudicating and Resolving Disputes in Elections (GUARDE)
While electoral complaints adjudication does not often garner as much attention as the casting of ballots, it is a crucial part of the elections process.
May 16, 2011
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Guinea Ecuatorial: Informe de Evaluacion de IFES, Noviembre de 1997
October 31, 1997
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Global Trends in The Regulation of Political Finance
This paper deals with the role of money in politics, and in particular with certain efforts by countries around the world to regulate this role. In the current world (and probably since we first started organising ourselves politically), money in politics or political finance as we commonly know it is a central aspect of any political system, whether democratic or undemocratic, "developed" or "developing" and regardless of political culture or tradition.
February 14, 2011
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International Election Support: Helping or Hindering Democratic Elections?
Based on an analysis of the potential effectiveness of various modalities of electoral support utilized by international donors to promote democracy, this paper seeks to identify whether improvements to those democracy-promoting tools are warranted.
February 14, 2011
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Understanding, Adjudicating, and Resolving Election Disputes
In an effort to guide stakeholders to effectively resolve election complaints, IFES has identified seven principle international standards in electoral complaints adjudication, outlined in this paper.
February 14, 2011
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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
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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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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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Report/Paper
Republic of Montenegro Technical Assessment of Election System Performance, Parliamentary and Municipal Elections, May 31, 1998
This analysis of election system performance in Montenegro reflects the cumulative findings of IFES' assessment and technical teams. It is based on their observations of the system in practice, a review of original source documents and consultations with the full range of participants in campaigns and elections. The analysis also reflects IFES' mandate as a technical assistance provider for parliamentary and municipal elections.
August 14, 1998
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Report/Paper
Republic of Montenegro: Voter Awareness Assessment and Legal Review, Nov 1997-Feb 1998
This report assesses voter awareness of democratic principles and processes in the Republic of Montenegro. The report discusses the election framework, political parties, media and NGO development in the country. The report also provides legal analysis and drafts of election legislation.
April 30, 1998