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IFES has worked in Afghanistan since 2002 helping the country's [[Independent Election Commission]] (IEC). <ref name = "stepafg"> [http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Activity.107.aspx Support to the Electoral Process (STEP)]. USAID Afghanistan, July 20, 2009. Accessed July 22, 2009.</ref> Also, [[CEPPS]] participates in additional programs in the country.
IFES has worked in Afghanistan since 2002 helping the country's [[Independent Election Commission]] (IEC). <ref name = "stepafg"> [http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Activity.107.aspx Support to the Electoral Process (STEP)]. USAID Afghanistan, July 20, 2009. Accessed July 22, 2009.</ref> Also, [[CEPPS]] participates in additional programs in the country.

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The IFES Armenian field office, the [[RA Central Election Commission]] and the [[Association of European Election Officials]](ACEEO) sponsored the 18th annual conference "Judicial Protection of Electoral Rights]] September 3-5 2009 in [[Yerevan]].<ref name = arme> [http://www.a1plus.am/en/society/2009/08/24/electoral-rights Recurrent conference in Armenia]] A1Plus.am, August 24, 2009. Accessed September 10, 2009. </ref>

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IFES began working in Armenia leading up to the [[Armenian parliamentary election, 1995|1995 Armenian Elections]].<ref name =ArmIFES> [http://www.ifes.org/armenia.html IFES Armenia], IFES, 2009. Accessed Sept. 11, 2009. </ref>

In 2001, IFES selected the [[Women's Republican Council]] in Armenia to be it's prime indigenous partner in an effort to encourage the participation of Armenian Women in the Election Process.<ref name = WRCArm> [http://www.wrca.am/Activities.htm Activities of the Women's Republican Council Implemented within IFES Projec "Citizens Awerness and Participation in Armenia"] Women's Republican COuncil, March 31, 2001. Accessed September 11, 2009</ref> This was part of a larger project titled "Citizen's Awareness and Participation Project" <ref name =WRCArm/>

IFES has partnerships with disability organizations in Armenia.<ref name = ArmIFES/> In 2004 IFES, along with the NGOs [[Lusatgh]] and [[Paros]], hosted a discussion between government election officials, NGOs and international organizations to help improve the acces of disabled voters to the election process. <ref name = ArmDisable> [http://www.electionaccess.org/publications/news/07_12_04_Armenia_NGOs.htm NGOs and Election Administrators Meet to Discuss Improving the Accessibility of Elections for Disabled Citizens] ARMINFO News, July 12, 2004. Accessed September 11, 2009.</ref>

In 2007, IFES received funding from USAID and the [[RA Central Eleciton Commission]] to train all members of provide training for the 17000 members of precinct Electoral Commissions. <ref name = ArmTrn> [http://armenia.usembassy.gov/news050207.html IFES/Armenia To Train All Members Of Electoral Commissions], US Embassy in Armania, May 2, 2007. Accessed September 11, 2009.</ref>

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The IFES Armenian field office, the [[RA Central Election Commission]] and the [[Association of European Election Officials]](ACEEO) sponsored the 18th annual conference "Judicial Protection of Electoral Rights" September 3-5 2009 in [[Yerevan]].<ref name = arme> [http://www.a1plus.am/en/society/2009/08/24/electoral-rights Recurrent conference in Armenia]] A1Plus.am, August 24, 2009. Accessed September 10, 2009. </ref>



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For other uses, see IFES (disambiguation).
International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
File:Logo-ifes.gif
Established1987
PresidentWilliam Sweeney
ChairPeter G. Kelly
Budget$70 million
Address1101 15th Street
Location
Washington, D.C.
Websitewww.ifes.org

IFES, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, is an international, non-profit founded in 1987.[1] This Washington, DC-based development organization provides assistance and support for elections in new and emerging democracies. [1] They currently have programs in more than 25 countries throughout Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas and have worked in over 100. [1] IFES depicts five broadly defined areas of activity: Elections, Civil Society, Rule of Law, Good Governance and Applied Research. They help countries implement these concepts in a variety of different ways including surveys, implementation of election support activities, election observation and publications of research and reference material.

IFES is supervised by a bipartisan board made up of international and American political figures. The current president of IFES is Bill Sweeney.[2] He replaced Jean-Pierre Kingsley.[3] Also IFES maintains a number of field offices in country led by Chiefs of Party, who supervise and organize IFES's activities in each region.

History

F. Clifton White founded the International Foundation for Election Systems on September 19, 1987 as a direct response to Ronald Reagan’s definition of America’s role in promoting democracy, which was established during a speech in 1982. IFES's establishment followed the formation of similar organizations, such as the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), and the International Republican Institute(IRI), all established in 1983. These organizations were also in response to Reagan’s speech. IFES’ first project was focused on the Paraguayan elections of 1989.[4]

Major Events

In 1990, IFES’ first field office was established in Haiti.[4]

In 1991, a conference convened by IFES established the Association of Central and Eastern European Election Officials (ACEEEO).[4]

In 1995, IFES embarked on a joint venture with IRI and NDI to create the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS).[4]

In 1998, IFES entered into a partnership with Administration and Cost of Elections(ACE) .[4]

In 2002, IFES embarked on its first ever domestic project, focused on 2002 Florida elections.[4]

In 2003, IFES accepted a contract for electoral supervision in Iraq for the first elections held post-Saddam Hussein.[4]

Areas of activity

The International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) is committed to extending the reach of democracy through technical assistance and support to governmental and nongovernmental organizations in new and emerging democracies [5] by providing professional advice and technical assistance on democratic activities. IFES also serves as an information clearinghouse on elections, rule of law, governance, and civil society.[6]

  • Elections - IFES states that "IFES provides comprehensive assistance to governments, political parties and civil society organizations in election planning and administration, electoral law development, and voter education. IFES seeks to bring transparency to elections by involving civil society in the process (in observer training, negotiations with national election commissions, etc.) and by incorporating anti-fraud mechanisms, such as political finance instruments, transparent ballot boxes, or inking voters’ fingers."[7]
  • Civil Society- IFES states that civil society is integral to their operations and contains two parts: citizens understanding the rights and all citizens being included in the governmental process and encouraging the growth and establishment of organizations that promote civil society.[8]
  • Rule of Law - IFES states "Every citizen of every country deserves the opportunity to live under the Rule of Law, and every country has an obligation to enforce the law fairly and effectively."[9] IFES proposes to support this through the establishment of judicial independence, judicial enforcement, transparency, accountability, open government, access to information, whistle blowing, coalition building and human rights promotion.[9]
  • Good Governance - IFES states that "Good governance prevails when government officials manage public institutions in an efficient, transparent manner that is responsive to citizens’ concerns. It also requires that citizens work collaboratively with officials in the pursuit of common social, political, economic and cultural goals."[10] IFES proposes to increase good governance in its realms of activity by "(1) fostering dialogue among government agencies, political parties and civil society organizations; (2) designing programs to increase public participation in the decision-making process; (3) offering government institutions research-based public policy guidelines; and (4) promoting responsive, transparent and accountable governance at the national, regional and local levels."[10]
  • Applied Research- IFES sponsors research to "enhance the practice of democracy-building and to bolster the development of democratic and participatory institutions, processes and culture." [11] The research program operates out of its library named after the founder F. Clinton White. [11]

IFES, in completing the above agendas agendas, has defined electoral work very broadly. They use the term “elections plus” to describe their activities. [1] IFES offers countries assistance in the areas of:[1]

Election Commentary

Due to the international nature of IFES's work, staff also provides commentary on international elections events for media publications. Examples include the president's commentary on Middle East elections, and a staff member's commentary on Sri Lankan politics.

Funding

IFES receives funding from the following donors (among others) as listed on their website: [12] Template:MultiCol

U.S. Government
State & Municipal Governments
Bilateral Donors

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Multilateral Donors
Major Foundations/Nonprofits

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Regions with an IFES Presence

The following section is incomplete, it does not contain all IFES activities. However, this sections does provide case studies of their activities as is available in third party sources. If interested in a further explanation of IFES's recent projects see their website as is posted in the "External links" section.

Africa

Main article: Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA)

IFES lent significant support to the development of the AAEA.

African Union

IFES collaborates with the African Union Democracy and Electoral Assistance Unit (DEAU).[14] With IFES's help the DEAU was able to make 8 election observation missions in 2008. [14] This support was done in conjunction with the Carter Center and the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa (EISA). [14]

Angola
Main article: Elections in Angola

IFES provided assistance to Angola for its 2008 Election.[15] IFES has a permanent office there.[15]

Burundi

Beginning in 2000, IFES supports Burundi in anti-corruption, government transition and Civil Society projects. [16]

Guinea

In August 2009, IFES's regional director for Africa, Almani Cyllah, said that Guinea should embark on free and fair elections. [17] IFES, though present in the country and optimistic that elections would happen in 2010, thinks that junta leader Moussa Dadis Camara's decision to run or not in the 2010 elections will determine if the election is fair.[17]

Liberia

Leading up to the 1997 elections in Liberia, USAID provided IFES with a substantial grant for technical assistance and the purchase of election equipment[18] They were also responsible for overseeing the sub-grants to the Carter Center and the Friends of Liberia in order to conduct observations of the election.[18] Also, IFES gave a subgrant to the Foundation Hirondelle in order to establish STAR radio.[18] IFES continued to fund STAR radio as part of their "good governance" support for Liberia until at least 2001.[19] Despite these grants, the election commission never supplied enough information to IFES for acquisition so was unable to complete their support efficiantly [20]

Nigeria

In March 2009, IFES along with the International Republican Institute and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs sponsored a discussion of electoral reform in Nigeria.[21] The conference, titled "National Dialogue on Electoral Reform", discussed the electoral reform process as well as the recommendations provided by the Electoral Reform Committee. [21] The event was attended by a number of political leaders in the country, including a Chief Justice and Head of State General.[21]

Americas

Cuba

USAID, along with the Organization of American States, commissioned IFES to conduct a study on the possibility of holding elections in Cuba.[22]

Asia

Afghanistan

IFES has worked in Afghanistan since 2002 helping the country's Independent Election Commission (IEC). [23] Also, CEPPS participates in additional programs in the country.

Azerbaijan
Further information: Elections in Azerbaijan

IFES began cooperation with the Azerbaijani government through their central election commission in 2000.[24] Their cooperation was renewed in 2002.[24] In 2005, the Azerbaijani CEC had 2 IFES election observers registered along with a number of other international observers.[25] IFES's support of the Azerbaijani CEC was praised by the head of the commission, Mezair Penahov.[26] He stressed that IFES has "efficient cooperation with both international organizations in the direction of raising voter’s awareness and awareness of the members of lower election commissions." [26] While coordinating efforts with the Azerbaijani CEC, IFES has consulted the UK based Association of Electoral Administrators. [27]

Bangledash

In 2009 IFES was commissioned by UNDP to take a series of surveys in order to check the accuracy of the digitized voter registration list in Bangledash.[28] The poll showed that 99% of the Bangledese thought it was accurate. [28] This is an improvement over the previous undigitized system which had approximately 13 million ineligible votes.[28]

Indonesia
Main article: Swara (Indonesia)

IFES helped establish the TV station Swara Channel in 1999.

Main articles: Indonesian legislative election, 2004 and Indonesian presidential election, 2004

A series of tracking surveys conducted by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems between December 2003 and late June 2004 showed the popularity of each presidential candidate among voters throughout the selection and campaign periods.[29] IFES also conducted a tracking survey in the Indonesian legislative elections in 2004 which showed that not all voters knew how to vote for candidates for the new Regional Representative Council or were even aware of its existence.[30]

Main article: Indonesian legislative election, 2009

IFES was among eight organizations that monitored the elections in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province during the 2009 legislative elections. [31]

Pakistan
Further information: Elections in Pakistan

In 2006, IFES implemented a 9 million dollar contract through USAID used to install a computerised electoral rolls system for the Pakistani government. [32] This roll system, despite it's new technology, is having a considerable number of errors. [33] These errors appear to be the result of both miscommunication between the software developer, Kalsoft a division Khanani and Kalia International (Private) Limited, and errors in the programs implementation.[33]

IFES also advised the Pakistani Election Commission during the 2008 elections.[34] This election was delayed by the death of Benazir Bhutto. [34] After the election IFES stated that the election had a "result [that was] not as transparent as at polling stations, and it needs to be for the result system to meet international standards." [35]

IFES is helping with the election official training programs in Pakistan. Part of this activity was the establishment of a Federal Election Academy. [36] This program includes the establishment of a library with the help of organizations such as USAID, NDI and UNDP.[36]

Philippines

IFES provided election observors for the May 14, 2007 elections.[37]

Main article: Election Process in the Philippines

IFES currently supports the Election Process in the Philippines. Leading up to the 2010 elections, IFES conducted a study that determined which populations in the Philippines were least likely to vote and began designing programs to increase voter registration in these groups. [38] This program is funded by the British government in an effort to get marginilized groups, like indigenous peoples, the disabled, youths and women, ready for the May 2010 elections. [39]

IFES and USAID support Citizens CARE, an organization that bolster election reform in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.[40] They are carrying out a program titled "Strengthening Electoral Process through Voters’ Education and Election Monitoring in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao”. [41] This project is active in 1500 barangays in 80 towns.[41]

Europe

Armenia

IFES began working in Armenia leading up to the 1995 Armenian Elections.[42]

In 2001, IFES selected the Women's Republican Council in Armenia to be it's prime indigenous partner in an effort to encourage the participation of Armenian Women in the Election Process.[43] This was part of a larger project titled "Citizen's Awareness and Participation Project" [43]

IFES has partnerships with disability organizations in Armenia.[42] In 2004 IFES, along with the NGOs Lusatgh and Paros, hosted a discussion between government election officials, NGOs and international organizations to help improve the acces of disabled voters to the election process. [44]

In 2007, IFES received funding from USAID and the RA Central Eleciton Commission to train all members of provide training for the 17000 members of precinct Electoral Commissions. [45]

The IFES Armenian field office, the RA Central Election Commission and the Association of European Election Officials(ACEEO) sponsored the 18th annual conference "Judicial Protection of Electoral Rights" September 3-5 2009 in Yerevan.[46]


Russia

IFES, along with IRI and NDI, was a principal recipient of USAID contracts to help Russia establish democratic institutions during the Clinton Administration. [47] During the Yeltsin years, IFES acted like an election and democracy information clearing house. [48] IFES also helped the Russian Central Election Commission train election administrators and create voter education programs. [48] After Yeltsin, IFES left, creating the organization titled the Institute for Election Systems Development, a local organization that continued the activities of IFES when it discontinued its own activities. [48]

Middle East

Iraq
Further information: Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq

Since September 2004 IFES has provided technical support to the Independent High Electoral Commission(IECI). [49] This support is part of a $40 million grant to both IFES and an agreement with the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS).[50] The grant was designed to help IECI establish an election administration body, establish facilities, gain security for election equipment, and recruit and train election staff. [50] This program was done in conjunction with the UN Election Assistance Mission in Iraq. [50]

During the period before the January 30, 2005 elections, IFES was the main supporter of the United States government and the Iraqi Independent Electoral Commission in establishing democratic institutions.[51] Condoleezza Rice saw the election as "due in no small part to [IFES's] diligence and the dedication of [their] highly skilled staff. IFES's guidance on election regulations and operations,complaints adjudication, and public information not only helped to ensure transparency but also served to buoy confidence that these historic elections were indeed credible and transparent."[51] IFES continued to maintain a presence in Iraq after those elections.[51]

Lebanon

IFES began working in Lebanon in 2005.[52] Currently, IFES sponsors the Lebanese Physically Handicapped Union (LPHU) which actively advocates the accessibility of polling places by the handicapped. [53] LPHU found in a recent survey that less than 1% of the polling places in the country of Lebanon are fully accessible by the handicapped.[53]

West Bank/Gaza
Further information: Elections Reform Support Group

IFES has been an active contractor since 2003 with the Elections Reform Support Group (ESRG).[54] ESRG is an international initiative to support the reform of elections in Palestine.[54] This initiative, a cooperative between the Quartet and the UN, wants to improve the potential for safe and democratic elections in this region.[55]

Marc Lynch, of Foreign Policy magazine, says, in an article commenting on the potential of elections in Palestine that "this new paper from IFES makes clear" that holding elections in Palestine will not be easy. [56]

Yemen

IFES has participated in the electoral process in Yemen since 1993.[57] They established a permanent office in Sana'a in 1999. [57] Currently the field office in Yemen is headed by Peter Williams, the country director.[58] The IFES field office in Yemen works with the Supreme Commission of Election and Referendum (SCER) in Yemen, headed by Khalid al-Sharif.[59] They have cooperated to create training for the local election officials.[58] IFES actively cooperates in enacting both parties agendas, which include training programs, building democratic institutions and raising awareness of democratic ideas.[59] the president of Yemen, Ali Abdullah Saleh, supports the programs advocated by IFES.[60]

While reviewing the election voter lists of Yemen, IFES found 160,000 case of fraud including registration of under-age voters and repeating names.[59]

Also, IFES, with the help of the European Union and the Cultural Development Fund, supports the increased rights of women as they begin to take part in Yemen's Assembly of Representatives.[61] The SCER talked with IFES about women participation on June 10, 2009, and Yemen acknowledged IFES's support of the cause.[59]

Publications

Beyond numerous subject specific publications, IFES publishes two magazines and an annual catalogue:[62]

Buyer's Guide to Election Supplies

IFES annually updates and distributes a catalogue of election vendors and technology titled Buyer's Guide to Election.[62] The Buyers Guid is sent to every national election authority in the world gratis. [62]

Democracy at Large

IFES publishes a quarterly magazine titled Democracy at Large. [62] The magazine is intended for individuals invested in democracy development. [62] The magazine was first published in 2004. [62]

Elections Today

Since 1993, IFES has produced a magazine titled Elections Today which discusses the contemporary issues in the advancement of democracy. [62]

Personnel

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Board and Executives

Executive

Executive Managers include the following:[63]

Board

Current Board Members include the following:

EAC members

The Executive Action Committee (EAC) is comprised of the following:

  • Carina Perelli, Chairwoman
  • Jean-Claude Colliard
  • Diane Davidson
  • Nguyen Huu Dong
  • Denis Kadima
  • Johann Kriegler
  • Rafael Lopez-Pintor
  • Ambassador Gerard Stoudmann
  • Carlos Valenzuela
  • Sam Younger

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International Staff

The heads of IFES’s international field offices are called “Chiefs of Party,” as well as “Country Directors.” Chiefs of Party and Country Directors employed by IFES include the following:[63]

Africa
  • Rudolf Elbling: Country Director, Nigeria
  • Jared Hays: Chief of Party, Malawi
  • Elizabeth Côté: Chief of Party, Guinea
  • Carl Dundas: Chief of Party, Ethiopia
  • Yinka Oyinlola: Chief of Party, Angola
The Americas
  • Sophey Lagueny: Chief of Party, Haiti
Asia
  • Charles Lasham: Chief of Party, Afghanistan
  • Darren S. Nance: Chief of Party, Nepal
  • Peter Erben: Chief of Party: Pakistan
  • Beverly Hagerdon Thakur: Chief of Party, Philippines
  • Adam Schmidt: Chief of Party, Indonesia
Europe and Eurasia
  • Dan Blessington: Chief of Party, Azerbaijan
  • Ched Flego: Chief of Party, Armenia and Georgia
  • Dan Malinovich: Chief of Party, Kyrgyz Republic
  • Staffan Darnolf: Chief of Party, Moldova
Middle East and North Africa
  • Jeffrey Carlson: Chief of Party, Egypt
  • Richard Chambers: Chief of Party, Lebanon
  • Vladimir Pran: Chief of Party, West Bank/Gaza
  • Hermann Thiel: Chief of Party, Jordan
  • Peter Williams: Chief of Party, Yemen

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