IFES Attends the International Conference on Electronic Voting

July 29, 2010

The Fourth International Conference on Electronic Voting took place in Bregenz, Austria from July 21-24. The conference, which takes place every two years, brings together experts on electronic voting from the fields of political science, computer science, election administration, voting rights and technology suppliers to discuss current issues and recent experiences related to electronic voting and counting.

Elections, Voting Technology

A Review of Burundi’s Legislative Elections

July 29, 2010

Burundi legislative elections were held as scheduled on July 23, 2010 and were the third of a series of five polls to take place in the country from May to September 2010. Seven political parties and two independents took part in the July 23 poll in which Burundians were called to elect 100 representatives.

Elections, Electoral Systems, Political Parties, Post-conflict

Building a Better Election Process in Georgia

July 27, 2010

Election Day on May 30, 2010, in Tbilisi, Georgia was calm and orderly, and the results of the municipal elections brought few surprises. The incumbent mayor, Gigi Ugulava, won the Tbilisi mayoral race with 55% of the vote, and the United National Movement (the party of President Mikheil Saakashvili) dominated council votes across the country.

Elections, Post-conflict, Political Parties, Election Observation, Electoral Systems

Celebrating 20 Years of Increased Political Access Through the ADA

July 26, 2010

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which is a clear, consistent and enforceable national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities, was passed into law twenty years ago on July 26, 1990. The ADA had a powerful effect in the United States that also reverberated around the world.

People with Disabilities, Civil Society, Elections, Electoral Systems

Jordanian Election Administrators Aim for More Transparency

July 26, 2010

Jordanians will elect a new lower house of the Jordanian parliament, the Majlis al-Nuwaab or Council of Representatives, on November 9, 2010. These elections come a year earlier than originally scheduled, but almost a year after His Majesty King Abdullah II dissolved parliament in November 2009—two years before the end of its mandate.

Election Law, Governance, Elections, Electoral Systems, Political Parties

Guinea’s Second Round of Presidential Elections Are Underway

July 21, 2010

The Guinean Supreme Court announced it has rejected the challenges made to the results of the first round of the presidential election. As a result, a run-off between the two top-scoring candidates can now take place.  Almami Cyllah, IFES regional director for Africa, has issued this statement in response:

Civil Society, Elections, Democracy Assistance

Run-off Elections in Guinea

July 06, 2010

Elizabeth Cote, chief of party in Guinea, gives an update on what has been happening since the June 27, 2010 presidential election in Guinea that was hailed as the first free election in the country since their independence in 1958:

Voter Turnout, Elections, Election Disputes

Amatora mu Mahoro: Système de monitoring des principes démocratiques et de prévention de la violence électorale 3e

May 30 - July 4, 2010

Le troisième rapport Amatora Mu Mahoro (AMM), présente une analyse des incidents et des indicateurs de violence électorale, ainsi que des initiatives de paix, survenus sur l’ensemble du territoire du Burundi pendant la période du 31 mai au 4 juillet 2010. L’analyse faite des données fournies par les Points focaux du projet AMM permet de conclure que la fréquence des incidents dans les provinces a diminué, passant de 262 cas d’incidents répertoriés dans le second rapport (période du 26 avril – 30 mai) à 180 pour le présent rapport.

Democracy Assistance, Election Disputes, Civil Society, Post-conflict, Voting Technology

Philippines Election and President Noynoy Aquino's Taking of Office

July 01, 2010

Juhani Grossman, deputy chief of party in the Philippines, comments on the May 10, 2010 election and President Noynoy Aquino’s taking of office.

Election Observation, Elections, Voting Technology, Election Management, Election Disputes

Presidential Elections in Burundi

July 01, 2010

The first round of presidential elections took place in Burundi on June 28, 2010. These were the second set of polls this year; communal elections took place on May 24. These elections are the first time Burundians go to the polls since the rebels laid down their arms after years of civil war. IFES carried out a far-reaching program to prevent a return to violence as candidates competed for seats.

Elections, Post-conflict, Voter Turnout, Election Observation, Election Procedures