IFES Observes Historic Philippines Election
May 27, 2010
IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney and other DC-based staff joined Philippines Chief of Party Beverly Hagerdon Thakur, Deputy Chief of Party Juhai Grossmann and other IFES-Philippines staff members in observing the May 10, 2010 national and local election. Filipinos went to the polls to cast ballots for president, vice-president, senators, congressmen, governors, mayors and other key offices.
Elections,
Voting Technology,
Electoral Systems,
Voter Turnout
Rebuilding Haiti’s Democracy
May 26, 2010
It has now been widely acknowledged that Haiti’s natural disaster could rapidly turn into a political fiasco if elections are not held promptly and in a manner that is free, fair and credible. On May 8, the terms of one-third of the Senate and the entire House of Representatives— and, by extension, the Parliament—expired. In addition, the terms of all local officials will expire in early to mid-2011, and the President’s term expires on February 7 of next year.
Elections,
Governance,
Democracy Assistance,
Electoral Systems,
Voter Registration
Understanding the Kyrgyz Parliament
May 26, 2010
On April 26, 2010 the Interim Government of Kyrgyzstan unveiled a new draft constitution, the merits of which are currently under debate both in Kyrgyzstan and in international forums. New or modified provisions address fundamental issues such as the political model, separation of powers, the judicial system, human rights and local self-government.
Legal Framework,
Elections,
Election Law
Egypt at a Crossroads
May 26, 2010
Opening the curtains of my hotel room on my first morning in Cairo was oddly like looking into the future, an irony in place with so many monuments from the ancient past. As far as my eyes could see, which wasn’t very far, were endless apartment buildings and covered in a blanket of smoggy haze.
People with Disabilities,
Elections
Lebanon’s Local Elections 2010: Elections in the South and Nabetieh
May 23, 2010
On May 23, 2010, Lebanon will have the third round of local elections. During this round, the elections will be held across southern Lebanon in the two muhafezats of South Lebanon and Nabetieh. This briefing paper lays out what local governmental bodies these elections are for, which are the key battleground municipalities, and the number of women candidates, among other things. Previous rounds of elections were held on 2 May (in Mount Lebanon) and on 9 May (in Bekaa and Beirut). The final round of elections will take place in North Lebanon on 30 May.
Elections,
Democracy Assistance,
Gender Issues
The Election Commission of Pakistan Unveils its Five-Year Strategic Plan
May 17, 2010
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) organized a press conference on May 25 2010 to launch its ‘Five-Year Strategic Plan, 2010-2014’. The plan lays out 15 major goals, and focuses on areas including voter registration, civic/voter education, electoral dispute resolution, and the inclusion of marginalized groups, among others.
Election Management,
Civil Society,
Elections,
Election Procedures