Ukranians carry a flag in a Unity Day parade.

Key Findings: Public Opinion in Ukraine

The public opinion survey conducted by IFES reveals a high proportion of undecided voters and divided loyalties in political party support. Learn More »

Public Opinion
Flag of Ukraine

Pre-Election Technical Assessment 2012 Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine

IFES conducted a pre-election technical assessment in Ukraine which analyzed legal, technical and procedural aspects of the election process. Learn More »

Electoral Systems
His Excellency President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen meets with Bill Sweeny and Zeinab Abdelkarim. Photo courtesy of Presidential Protocol-Office of the President.

IFES CEO and Yemen’s President Discuss Transition

IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney and IFES Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Zeinab Abdelkarim met with His Excellency President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen on September 29, 2012, during President Hadi’s trip to the United States.
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Election Management
Mexico held general elections on July 1, 2012.

IFE Hosts Latin American Democracy Forum

This week major stakeholders will gather at the Latin American Democracy Forum in Mexico City to analyze and exchange ideas on overcoming the challenges facing democracy in the region. Co-hosted by Instituto Federal Electoral (IFE)—Mexico’s electoral commission, the event will bring together heads of regional institutions, public officials, experts, media and business sectors.
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Democracy Assistance, Election Procedures

Features

Working for the People, Elections and Foreign Service

While with IFES, Libna Bonilla worked hand-in-hand with Maximo Zaldivar, then chief of party in Guatemala, and other team members to help Guatemala's Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) deliver the 2011 general elections.

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Fulfilling the Promise of Democracy

As we mark International Day of Democracy on September 15th and celebrate IFES' 25th anniversary, let us remember U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's remarks delivered at a flag-raising ceremony in Alexandria, Egypt, just a few months ago.

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Pakistan Election Officials Focus on Political Finance Regulations

On September 10, 17 senior officials from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) gathered in Lahore to participate in a three-day Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections (BRIDGE) workshop on political finance conducted by IFES.

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Where We Work

Americas

IFES has been involved in the democracy movement in Latin America and the Caribbean since 1989. In that time, IFES has worked in more than 20 nations, strengthening democracy through various projects.

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Africa

IFES has supported democracy's emergence and consolidation throughout sub-Saharan Africa since 1989. From its start conducting a groundbreaking series of pre-election technical assessments, IFES' Africa program portfolio today features activities in elections, rule of law, civil society and governance.

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Middle East & North Africa

IFES has worked in the Middle East and North Africa for more than a decade with experience in Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Lebanon, the Palestinian territories, and Yemen. IFES currently holds offices in Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.

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Europe & Asia

The end of the Cold War in 1989 created opportunities for IFES to respond to an overwhelming demand for technical non-partisan expertise in democracy and governance. IFES continues to play a crucial role in transforming the democratic process throughout Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

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Explore the Regions and Countries where IFES works.

Photo Gallery

Snapshots: 2012 Manatt Democracy Awards Dinner

IFES e-NEWS

Events

Public and Political Outlook in Ukraine
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Democracy for All: Empowering Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Empowering Women in Kenya: A Conversation with Advocate and IFES Democracy Award Recipient Maimuna Mwidau
Thursday, September 13, 2012

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IFES in the News

IFES leads the way in access to electoral systems
The Sunday Times | October 04, 2012
2015: INEC gets ballot paper design machines
The Nation (Nigeria) | September 14, 2012
Electronic Voting Over Internet (Norwegian)
Teknisk Ukeblad (Norway) | September 12, 2012

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Africa

Middle East & North Africa

Europe & Asia

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Election Guide Calendar

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