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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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Venezuela Mision De Observacion: Elecciones Legislativas y de Gobernadores (Noviembre 8, 1998)
November 30, 1998
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Conferencia: El Financiamiento de las Campanas Electorales Memoria, Caracas, Venezuela - 15 y 16 de Junio de 1998
June 30, 1998
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Elections in Venezuela: October 7 Presidential Elections
Venezuela's October 7 presidential election will see President Hugo Rafael Chávez Frias – who has survived a short-lived coup d'état, general labor strikes and resilient, albeit splintered, domestic and foreign opposition – contest for his seat against six other candidates, including his chief contender, Governor Henrique Capriles Radonski. To better understand the backdrop of these historic elections, IFES has put together a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
October 04, 2012
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Pre-Election Technical Assessment of the Parliamentary Elections in Belarus
This report concerns the nationwide parliamentary elections which took place in March, 1994. The report details various meetings with government officials, media, labor leaders, educators and students. The pre-election assessment concludes with findings that the international community could assist Belarus in preparing for the elections and supporting the country’s progress toward democratic reforms.
January 31, 1994
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Venezuela Election Technology Assessment
This report describes the use of the automated vote-counting technology introduced in Venezuela for the December 1995 elections. Additionally, the report analyzes the electoral results and the various electoral systems and organizations involved. Lastly, the report reviews voter registration, the political parties represented and the electoral system.
November 30, 1995
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Report of the IFES Delegation Examining the Evolution of the Election Process in Belarus, March 20-24, 1992
This document is based on a March 1992 report by the IFES delegation examining the evolution of the electoral process in the Republic of Belarus. The report discusses the political setting and details the political, constitutional and electoral systems. The report also comments on the legislating and administering of elections in Belarus. Sections of the report cover campaign finance, balloting, and voter registration.
March 31, 1992
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Survey Insights into Venezuela After Chávez
Results from a public opinion survey conducted by Ipsos and IFES in Venezuela in January 2013.
March 15, 2013