Citizen Participation in Natural Resource Management in Niger
It is critical to the security and economic development of Niger that citizens' voices are heard. IFES is working with local partners to increase awareness of the risks and rights of workers in the...
View ArticleBeyond Voting: CSOs playing the role of Watchdogs in Tunisia
Civil society organizations are an important part of Tunisia's democratization process and can play a strong role in shaping the political culture. In this podcast, we discuss the roles of CSO as...
View ArticleEngaging Citizens for Stronger Democracies
An informed and engaged citizenry is a vital component of a healthy, resilient democracy. While a variety of tools exist to encourage individuals to learn about and partake in the political process,...
View ArticleProgress, Challenges and Hopes for Women's Empowerment
In celebration of International Women's Day, IFES Senior Gender Specialist Jessica Huber discusses her career, the progress she has witnessed in achieving gender equality and the challenges that...
View ArticleEgypt Public Service Announcement: Women, Egypt Is Your Home
IFES helped produce this public service announcement to encourage women to participate in the political process during the Shura Council elections. The video reminds women that Egypt is also their...
View ArticleEmpowering Women, Strengthening Society
Women continue to lack equal access, despite making up more than half of the world's population. This video shows women from every region of the globe sharing their thoughts on why it is important to...
View ArticleTwo Years into the Arab Spring: Islam, Elections and Democratic Transformation
In the wake of the Arab Spring, the international community watched as popular Islamic political parties began to take shape. The history and diversity of Islamic political parties and the role Islam...
View ArticleMitigating the Risks of Election Violence
Election violence can compromise the credibility of the electoral process, taking place as a reaction to a poll or as a continuation of preexisting grievances. To safeguard the integrity of elections,...
View ArticleAfter Chávez: Public Opinion on Chavismo and Venezuela’s Future
After ruling Venezuela for 14 years, President Hugo Chávez’s death is leading many to wonder what comes next for the country. Will Chavismo prevail or is the population ready to move away from leftist,...
View ArticleElections Through Her Eyes: Women's Empowerment, Inclusion and the Electoral...
Countries around the world hold elections, some as nations in transition, and others as part of a longstanding democratic tradition. Regardless of context, the electoral process is exciting and...
View ArticleThe Role of Media in Elections: A Cornerstone of Democracy
As World Press Freedom Day was celebrated around the world, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) hosted in a panel on the role of media in elections. Among the topics that were...
View ArticlePivotal Midterm Poll in the Philippines
The Philippines is holding midterm local and national elections on May 13. In this podcast, IFES Chief of Party in the Philippines Beverly Hagerdon Thakur talks about PCOS, what to expect on Election...
View ArticleSpreading the News: The Role of Media in Transitioning Democracies
Traditional and social media play a critical role in transitioning democracies. These outlets empower citizens by providing information and a platform for expression. This podcast discusses the...
View ArticleProtecting the Right to Vote: Trends in Electoral Integrity
Election administrators and other stakeholders in the election process have important roles to play in ensuring a credible vote. When elections are poorly planned or riddled with fraud, however, the...
View ArticleLessons Learned from Kenya's 2013 Poll: A Conversation with IEBC Chairman Hassan
Kenya's March 4 election ushered in the first elected government under the country’s new constitution. The election was widely regarded as credible and peaceful and, in the end, Uhuru Kenyatta was...
View ArticleReflecting on Democracy in General and in Burundi
As Serge Nanourou takes on the role of IFES Chief of Party in Burundi, he reflects on the current state of democracy in the country and what IFES is doing to strengthen it. He also talks about his...
View ArticleHonest Conversations: The Role of Stakeholders in Electoral Integrity
Credible, transparent elections are critical to ensuring the voices of all citizens are heard. Building safeguards against fraud is integral to establishing a trustworthy electoral process. In this...
View ArticleTrusting Technology in Elections
Technology is rapidly changing, altering the political and electoral landscape across the globe. As emerging democracies explore the use of technologies in elections, delicate choices must be made to...
View ArticleDivergent Trends: E-Voting in the U.S. and the World
In this Google Hangout, experts will discuss the latest electronic and Internet voting technologies; how to overcome the challenges they pose; and prospects for their growth in the United States.
View ArticleDeveloping an Active Citizenry through Civic Education
It is critical to examine how a sense of citizenship develops within these young people, as well as the methods through which societies educate them about their roles and responsibilities as active...
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