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Direct Democracy: Progress and Pitfalls of Election Technology
As democracies around the world increasingly use technology in their electoral processes, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has released a publication, Direct Democracy: Progress and Pitfalls of Election Technology that sheds light into the benefits and limitations of technology in elections. The book, which is being released on September 30, is composed of case studies from around the world that show the experience countries have had with electoral technology so far. The book will be available for purchase on www.ifes.org.
September 30, 2010
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Report/Paper
Philippines: House of Representatives Modernization: A Technical Assessment
This report assesses the technical needs of the Philippine House of Representatives (HOR) for its modernization project (circa 1997). IFES objectives were to analyze information technology needs of the HOR, analyze the existing resources available to the House, and provide recommendations for updating the computerized capability.
September 30, 1997
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Report/Paper
Election Modernization and Voter Education, Republic of the Philippines: Interim Report, September - December 1996
This report is designed to be used as a resource document for all those involved in the electoral reform and modernization process in the Philippines. Included in the report are recommendations for legal and regulatory reforms, Focus Group data and an outline of a comprehensive Voter Information and Education Program.
February 28, 1997
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Report/Paper
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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Report/Paper
Disinformation Campaigns and Hate Speech: Exploring the Relationship and Programming Interventions
In a new brief, IFES outlines how the latest generation of technology-fueled disinformation campaigns is amplifying the scourge of hate speech and offers a framework for democracy and governance practitioners to consider when designing interventions to effectively counter these dual threats.
April 26, 2019
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Report/Paper
Social Media, Disinformation and Electoral Integrity
In recent years, the prevalence of disinformation, particularly through social media, and its threat to the integrity of elections have become an issue of global concern. A new IFES working paper examines this challenge and presents the latest innovative thinking, solutions and tools being applied and recent developments in this field.
August 14, 2019
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Report/Paper
Guidance for Civil Society on Elections With Integrity During COVID-19
IFES has endorsed an advisory document that provides civil society actors and its supporters with important tools to protect electoral integrity despite the pandemic.
November 02, 2020
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Report/Paper
Elections and COVID-19 Response Analysis: 2020 Parliamentary Elections in Serbia
Lessons learned from COVID-19's impact in Serbia could help future electoral processes worldwide.
December 21, 2020
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Report/Paper
Paraguay: Mision de Observacion Internacional, Elecciones Generales, 27 de Abril del 2003, Informe Final
June 18, 2003
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Report/Paper
Evaluation of Communications Technology Use for Elections 2002, Kenya
This report on communications technology used in the 2002 elections in Kenya identifies problems that occurred in the election and highlights how to implement new procedures and systems which address those problems.
December 31, 2002