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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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Discussion Paper: Preparing for Elections in Sierra Leone
This Discussion Paper presents IFES’ summary findings of the 1999 IFES Assessment Mission in Sierra Leone and is meant to inform and stimulate the consultations that must take place in so that elections preparations can begin and a credible and transparent electoral process can be built.
December 19, 1999
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Political Finance in Post-Conflict Societies
This report draws lessons from eight cases in order to provide some guidelines for addressing the serious and often complex issues concerning the role of money in the political process in these societies.
April 30, 2006
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Report/Paper
Elections in Sierra Leone: November 17 Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Elections
The November 17 elections in Sierra Leone will be the first since the end of the civil war in 2002 that the National Electoral Commission has taken a primary role in organizing and executing. To help observers better understand the backdrop of these elections, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has put together a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
November 14, 2012
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Council of Representatives Election Composite Report
In the December 15 election, 11,895,756 valid votes were cast inside Iraq and 295,377 were cast outside of Iraq making a grand total of 12,191,133. This was an increase over 9,852,291 ballots cast in October and 8,550,571 cast in January. There were also 139,656 invalid votes (1.1%) and 62,836 blank ballots (.05%) – for a total of 12,098,248 votes cast on December 15 in Iraq and 298,383 outside of Iraq (valid ballots plus 1,912 invalid ballots and 1,094 blank ballots) for a grand total of 12,396,631. If the in-country total is applied against the number of individuals in the voter registration database (15,568,702), it represents a turnout of 77.7% compared with 63.3% for October and 57.7% for January. The IECI annulled results at 227 polling stations because of irregularities. By governorate, the turnout ranged from 64.67% in Qadissiya to 98.43 in Salahadin...
December 14, 2005
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Report/Paper
Sierra Leone: A Pre-Election Assessment Report, December 1991
This report summarizes IFES findings from the December 1991 Pre-Election Assessment in Sierra Leone. The report assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the new election process and the Government’s readiness and capability of conducting free, fair and democratic elections.
December 31, 1990
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Book
Political Finance in Post-Conflict Societies
This study of political finance in post-conflict society identifies lessons learned from international donor-funded efforts to support political processes in post-conflict environments in general and the funding of political parties and campaign finance in particular. The document consists of eight case studies that seek to improve our understanding not only of the political dynamics of post-conflict situations but also of how to rally international support for holding elections and supporting democratization under such circumstances.
April 30, 2006
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Sierra Leone Pre-Election Assessment, November 1995
This Pre-Election Assessment from Sierra Leone focused on two issues: computer and information management needs of the Commission, and the overall status of INEC preparations to hold elections on February 26, 1996. The report discusses the legal framework, voter registration, civic education, election day preparations and IFES recommendations.
October 31, 1995
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Survey
Opinions on the Electoral Process and Democracy in Iraq
Following the April 2014 Council of Representatives elections, IFES conducted a public opinion survey of voting-age citizens in Iraq.
May 15, 2015
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Report/Paper
Gender Analysis of Iraq's Electoral and Political Process
Delivering an inclusive election is an important entry point to ensuring that all Iraqis are able to build a more developed democracy that is responsive and accountable to women and men alike. A new IFES report identifies gender gaps and opportunities to promote political inclusion and mitigate obstacles to participation faced by Iraqi women.
October 31, 2019