IFES is a democracy development NGO. Through field work, applied research and advocacy, we strive to promote citizen participation, transparency, and accountability in political life.
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- Founded:
- 1987
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Training for Yemeni Women in the SCER DeptCreated about 3 months ago
Afghanistan Elections 2009Created about 4 months ago
Events
8 past eventsSee All
- Open House!
1850 K St, NW, Fifth Floor, Washing...
Thursday, November 19 at 4:30pm - Book Launch! Poltical Finance ...
International Foundation for Electo...
Thursday, November 19 at 12:30pm - 20th Anniversary of the Fall o...
Slowinski Courtroom, Columbus Schoo...
Tuesday, November 17 at 12:30pm - Pakistan and the need for poli...
Rayburn House Office Building on Ca...
Tuesday, September 15 at 10:30am - Election Management and Voter ...
IFES HQ
Tuesday, August 11 at 2:30pm - Former VP of Costa Rica Kevin ...
IFES HQ
Friday, July 17 at 12:30pm - Post-Crisis Countries: Democra...
Marriott Crystal Gateway
Tuesday, July 7 at 10:00am - 2010 Automation of the Philipp...
IFES HQ
Thursday, June 25 at 12:30pm
IFES -- IFES joins Indonesia in mourning the loss of former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid, whose vision of religious tolerance and pluralism remain a key asset to the democracy he helped build.
www.thejakartapost.com
Former Indonesian president Abdurrahman Wahid, popularly known as Gus Dur , died Wednesday at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Central Jakarta.Gus Dur's brother, Sholahudin Wahid, or Gus Sholah, confirmed ...
IFES -- Croatia set for vote run-off
english.aljazeera.net
Two leading presidential candidates to contest second-round vote on January 10.
IFES Philippines: Ensuring Detainees' Right to Suffrage; Transcending Legal and Institutional Boundaries
www.ifes.org
As one of the worlds premier democracy and governance assistance organizations International Foundation for Electoral Systems IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies
IFES -- turnout lower than expected in Honduran presidential elections
edition.cnn.com
The official tally of last month's presidential election is almost complete, and one pivotal piece of electoral data -- voter turnout -- will be lower than officials have previously claimed.
IFES -- Egypt Muslim Brotherhood declares results of vote
www.reuters.com
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's main opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, announced results on Monday of a controversial election for its governing body, with analysts saying the group's old guard won the
IFES sends Season's Greetings and wishes all a happy holiday season!
IFES -- Forgoing Democracy Is Forgoing Human Rights, by Almami Cyllah
www.rollcall.com
When most of us think of human rights, we think of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But the declaration in which the American founders proclaimed those rights asserts another fundamental right: the right to government by popular consent. That means the right to vote.
IFES -- Madagascar leader sets parliament elections for March
www.reuters.com
* Legislative elections set for March 20 * Rajoelina says no hope for power-sharing * New parliament will draw up a new constitution (Adds details and background) By Alain Iloniaina ANTANANARIVO,
IFES -- The House decided to adjourn for the year, so Regional Director Almami Cyllah will testify in January or February 2010...
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--PLO’s Central Council endorsed extension of Abbas’ term: http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.
IFES -- Mexico aims for new election laws
www.chicagotribune.com
-- Mexican President Felipe Calderon proposed sweeping political reforms Tuesday that would allow federal lawmakers and some other officials to be re-elected and provide for runoff elections for president if no candidate gained more than half the votes. ...
IFES Africa Regional Director, Almami Cyllah, to Testify on Capitol Hill
www.ifes.org
As one of the worlds premier democracy and governance assistance organizations International Foundation for Electoral Systems IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies
IFES Releases Findings of 2009 Survey on Ukrainian Political Attitudes
www.ifes.org
As one of the worlds premier democracy and governance assistance organizations International Foundation for Electoral Systems IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies
IFES -- Romanian election results finalized by Constitutional Court ruling.
www.google.com
BUCHAREST, Romania — The Constitutional Court on Monday declared Traian Basescu the winner of Romania's disputed presidential election.
IFES -- Romania: Basescu still winning presidential election after vote recount
www.sofiaecho.com
Romania's incumbent president Traian Basescu extended his lead over Social Democrat challenger Mircea Geoana in the presidential run-off after a recount of voided ballots. By Alex Bivol, published 14/12/2009 14:24:00.
