What We Do
As a global leader in democracy promotion, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) engages with critical issues in democracy, governance and elections around the world. From programming aimed at ensuring electoral integrity and accountability to efforts to empower underrepresented populations, such as persons with disabilities, women and youth, to participate in electoral and political processes, IFES is at the forefront of innovative work to provide citizens around the world with the fundamental human right to have a say in how they are governed. Our research and surveys build on this work and aim to improve the electoral cycle in order to build sustainable democracy.
Consortium for Elections and Political Processes Strengthening (CEPPS)
CEPPS is composed of three equal partners: IFES, the International Republican Institute and the National Democratic Institute. CEPPS allows IFES to carry out cost-effective global and regional programming to respond to new challenges in strengthening electoral and political processes. Learn more about CEPPS.
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10 May 1968 | Election Material
Legislative Assembly Elections Regulations 1968
22 Feb 1968 | Election Material
Law on National and Communal Elections - Monaco
20 Feb 1968 | Election Material
The Constitution of Bermuda as adopted in 1968.
24 Aug 1967 | Election Material
Constitution of The Republic of Paraguay, as approved in 1967.
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31 Dec 1957 | Election Material
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5 Feb 1952 | Election Material
Constitution of The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as enacted in 1952.
29 Jan 1952 | Election Material
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29 Jun 1950 | Election Material
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24 Nov 1935 | Election Material
State of Mississippi - Corrupt Practices Act of 1935
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