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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
IFES COVID-19 Briefing Series: Inclusion and Meaningful Political Participation
How can all people participate in elections and democracy during COVID-19 and other crises?
July 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
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
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Report/Paper
Technical Assistance Project, Guyana, Final Report April 30, 1998
This report discusses the procurement of election materials for the 1997 presidential and parliamentary elections in Guyana. The report also discusses IFES election observations from the 1997 general elections.
April 29, 1998
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Report/Paper
Cambodia Electoral Assistance Project 1996-98 Final Report
This report discusses IFES’ efforts working with the Cambodian Government to strengthen and improve the electoral framework in preparation for the July 1998 parliamentary elections. IFES provided on-site technical expertise and drafted election laws and regulations, prepared an election calendar and budget, designed a voter registration system, initiated recruiting and training programs for election officials and pollworkers and procured and distributed election supplies and equipment.
November 24, 1998