Democracy is about people. The work of building resilient democracies that fortify meaningful participation for all people extends beyond analysis and observation. At IFES, our staff and partners work with global and local leaders to advance anti-corruption, inclusion, and technology for democracy, as well as the integrity of elections. Watch this video for a glimpse into the impact of our work and the passion behind it. This video was created with the generous support of Sida. Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/3wNKIEi #democracy #inclusion
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
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Global Expertise. Local Solutions. Sustainable Democracy.
About us
Vision: Democracy for a better future. Mission: Together, we build resilient democracies that deliver for all. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens’ right to participate in free and fair elections. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions. As the global leader in democracy promotion, we advance good governance and democratic rights by: --Providing technical assistance to election officials --Empowering the underrepresented to participate in the political process --Applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle Since 1987, IFES has worked in over 145 countries – from developing democracies, to mature democracies.
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- Arlington, VA
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- 1987
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- Participation and Inclusion, Electoral Management, Electoral Law, and Research and Publications
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Updates
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Tomorrow, Oct. 6, Tunisia will hold the first presidential elections since adopting the 2022 constitution. Learn more about this election in our #ElectionSnapshot. https://bit.ly/3XMTHmq
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"Even when there is goodwill, tech companies and election management bodies are talking past each other. Or worse yet—they can't figure out who to talk to." -Matt Bailey, IFES's Senior Global Advisor for Cybersecurity and Information Integrity at the #AthensDemocracyForum This week, IFES traveled to Athens to present our Voluntary Election Integrity Guidelines for Technology Companies. In consultation with senior elections professionals from around the world and with support from major tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Google, IFES developed these guiding principles specifically designed to bridge the communication gap between elections officials and tech companies. With this framework, IFES lays out 11 applicable guidelines tech companies should adopt to build supportive rapport with elections managers in democracies large and small. Read more about IFES's framework and how tech companies can practice effective and localized support for election managers. https://lnkd.in/ds2xNjW7
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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems Nepal Update 🎯 Last week was significant for us. Our six college partners completed piloting IFES’ flagship program, ‘Democracy: from Theory to Practice,’ after 17 weeks of implementation. 👏 Students implemented over 30 democracy projects, empowering first-time youth voters and their communities on electoral and democratic processes, in addition to attending interactive classroom lectures. 📣 Students also submitted petitions to the Election Commission and Pokhara Metropolitan City, advocating for greater inclusivity in the electoral system and improved accessibility for people with disabilities in local government offices. 🤝 The D:FTTP program aims to support the Election Commission’s goals of increasing first-time youth voter participation. 🙌 Thanks to all our partners and students! #DemocracyDelivers #ResilientDemocracy Pilot program partners: Lake City College and Research Centre, Central Campus For The Deaf Naxal,Kathmandu, Thames International College Kathmandu, Janamaitri Multiple Campusq, St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, King's College
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In the face of increasing cybersecurity threats, IFES collaborates to help election authorities face these challenges head-on.
Surrounded by brilliant thinkers here at the #AthensDemocracyForum including my colleague Matt Bailey, Senior Global Advisor for Cybersecurity and Information Integrity at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems. More to come on Matt’s presentation about how tech companies can meaningfully support election authorities around the world (https://lnkd.in/eQxt6YEc).
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Meet Ivanna Mykhailenko, advocate and founder of the Ukrainian NGO World of Silence. “People with disabilities should influence government decisions by creating their own initiatives and achieving their own goals,” https://t.co/s5BjNtBNJ6
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Have you registered for the U.S. Election Program yet? Register by this Friday, Oct. 4 for an up-close view into the the most talked about election of 2024. This can't miss event brings together the democracy community in Washington DC Nov 3-6. https://lnkd.in/eeENHm6j
Join Us at USEP 2024! | IFES - The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems is at #AthensDemocracyForum this week. If you're here, come find Lisa Weiner or myself! We'd love to connect and learn about your work and what you're seeing around the world. And please join our session 10/2 at 15:40 to learn about the Voluntary Election Integrity Guidelines for Technology Companies (https://lnkd.in/eQxt6YEc) and contribute to their adoption in elections globally and help shape v2, to be launched next year.
Tech impacts every election.
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In a recent event on “Elections under threat: Priorities for 2024, 2025, and beyond,” Katherine Ellena, vice president of programs at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems brought attention to a significant trend: “We should study [U turns of autocratization] further to see what we can understand about why we had those U-turns.” According to data from V-Dem Institute, over the past 30 years, 70% of autocratization cases have been overturned. Remarkably, 93% of these reversals resulted in democracies that were either more robust or at least comparable to their pre-autocratization levels. Understanding the drivers behind this shift is essential for guiding the future of democratic governance. 📽️ Catch the full discussion here: t.ly/Zxoj5
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🚨 On October 6, Tunisia will hold the country's first presidential elections since adopting a new constitution in 2022. Get the details on this important election in our #ElectionSnapshot. https://bit.ly/3XMTHmq
Elections in Tunisia: 2024 Presidential Elections
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