Free and Fair Election Network Launches Political and Electoral Violence Reports

August 17, 2010

On Monday 16 August the Free and Fair Election Network launched the first two reports from its IFES funded Political and Electoral Violence Education and Resolution (PEVER) project. The project has used FAFEN’s field monitors in 150 constituencies throughout Pakistan to report on and verify incidences of political and electoral violence since October 2009. The first two reports cover the period of 15 October 2009 to 31 May 2010.

Election Management, Elections, Election Procedures, Electoral Systems, Post-conflict

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

IFES Philippine Project Officer is Honored with Award

July 19, 2010

On July 19, 2010, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), led by Director Rosendo Dial, presented a Plaque of Appreciation to May Gladys Butoy, IFES Philippines’ Project Officer for the Vulnerable Sector Project funded by the British Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO), for her contributions to “the realization of the exercise of the right to suffrage of inmates nationwide, which was carved in the annals of Philippine history during the May 2010 national and local elections.”

Civil Society, Democracy Assistance, Post-conflict, Rule of Law

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

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

Une caravane de la paix en Guinée

June 19, 2010

Depuis mardi 15 juin et jusqu’au lundi 19 juin, des Guinéennes sillonnent leur pays au sein de la « Caravane de la paix ». Leur objectif est de promouvoir et d’apaiser les esprits avant les premières élections démocratiques qui se tiendront le 27 juin prochain. Plusieurs mouvements de la société civile et l’IFES, la Fondation internationale pour les systèmes internationaux, sont à l’origine de cette initiative. Comment ce tour de la solidarité est-il né et dans quelle mesure peut-il aider ce pays divisé à se rassembler ? Éléments de réponse avec Elisabeth Côté, responsable de l’IFES

Democracy Assistance, Elections, Civil Society, Post-conflict

Amatora mu Mahoro: Système de monitoring des principes démocratiques et de prévention de la violence électorale 2eme

April 26 - May 30, 2010

Le  projet  Amatora  Mu  Mahoro présente son deuxième rapport dans un contexte d’impasse politique et d’insécurité grandissante. Ce deuxième rapport se base sur les résultats des indicateurs relatifs aux initiatives de paix et aux incidents vérifiés de violence électorale, du 26 avril au 30 mai. Les élections communales du 24 mai constituent le premier moment  et une étape cruciale d’une série de cinq scrutins.

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

Background on the Lebanon Election Violence Risk Assessment Project

May 2010

Ahead of the 7 June 2009 parliamentary elections in Lebanon, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) established the Lebanese Election Violence Risk Assessment (LEVRA) Project, the objectives of which are:

Post-conflict, Elections, Civil Society, Election Management, Election Procedures

Insight into the ICC’s Investigation of Election Violence in Kenya

May 26, 2010

Earlier this month, the International Criminal Court ( ICC) arrived in Kenya to begin investigating the election violence following the December 2008 election. The bloodshed left at least 1,100 dead and over 300,000 persons displaced.

Elections, Post-conflict, Electoral Systems, Election Disputes