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Electoral Rights of Environmentally Displaced Persons
How can key stakeholders plan for climate-related risks to democracy? How can environmentally displaced persons participate safely and equally in political life?
April 01, 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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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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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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Colombia 1994 Elections: Election Technology Assessment Report, March 24, 1995
This report assesses the level and us of technology in Columbia during to the 1994 municipal and departmental elections. The report provides a historical background of elections and democracy in Columbia and an in-depth discussion of the Columbian Electoral System. Sample ballots and electoral diagrams appear in the document. The report ends with various methods of voter education, results transmission and dissemination.
March 23, 1995
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Translated Publications on Key Political Finance Issues
An Introduction, a briefing paper written by IFES Senior Political Finance Adviser Magnus Ohman, examines some of the key problems with money in politics – such as abuse of state resources, undue influence of wealthy interests in the political system, and corruption.
January 26, 2017
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Lessons Learned Processes: Advancing to the Next Elections
Guidelines by and for elections-related practitioners, particularly EMB staff and leadership.
January 23, 2024
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Sacred Ballots: Engaging with Religious Actors in the Electoral Cycle
This paper addresses the intersection of two unmistakable international trends: the global “democratic recession” and the role of religion in politics.
June 23, 2023
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IFES Annual Report 2022
Explore our impact in the 2022 IFES Annual Report
July 06, 2023
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In Their Words: A Practical Guide for Engaging Young People in Civic Education
900 youth in 71 countries informed this publication created by IFES, in partnership with KDI, and with the support of Sida.
May 15, 2023