Ten Days that Change Lives for the Better in Kyrgyzstan

March 23, 2010

In present-day Kyrgyzstan, the old system of registration and residence permits has ceased to be an effective data collection and control instrument – a fact which has a negative impact on development of the country’s democratic institutions. The complexity of the process leads to erroneous information, making it impossible to rely completely upon the residence permit system as a basis for the Voters’ List.

Youth and Elections, Civic Education, Education, Civil Society, Elections

Azerbaijani Youth Continue to Fight for Democracy

December 22, 2009

Like all countries, Azerbaijan certainly presents its own challenges in which to carry out programming. In many ways, Azerbaijan is establishing its own identity, and the establishment of an authentic democracy is no exception. IFES is well known here and garners the respect of the locals.

Civil Society, Youth and Elections, Democracy Assistance, Civic Education, Education

IFES Reaches the Young Generation in the Kyrgyz Republic

November 23, 2009

Like many post-Soviet countries, the Kyrgyz Republic faces a number of entrenched problems that challenge its democratic development. These include a tradition of one-party rule and personality-based politics stemming from the Soviet era, and economic struggles that have encouraged vote buying and other forms of corruption.

Youth and Elections, Democracy Assistance, Civil Society, Electoral Systems, Election Procedures

Supporting Kosovo's Central Election Commission During the Historic November 15 Elections

October 22, 2009

On November 15, 2009, Kosovo will hold its first elections since they declared independence in February 2008. These municipal and mayoral elections will also be the first to be fully administered by Kosovo's Central Elections Commission (CEC).

Post-conflict, Elections, Election Management, Youth and Elections, Voting Technology

The Upcoming Elections and the Youth in Kosovo

October 21, 2009

At 2pm on any given day of the week the cafes in Prishtina are packed with people, mostly young Kosovars, drinking Prince Espressos and smoking cigarettes. They are laughing, having conversations and enjoying themselves for a few hours in the afternoon at an al fresco cafe.

Youth and Elections, Civil Society, Post-conflict, Elections

Regional Director for Africa on Gabon Poll

August 31, 2009

On Sunday, the people of Gabon cast their votes for president. Almami Cyllah, IFES regional director for Africa, comments on the poll.

Election Disputes, Elections, Youth and Elections, Election Procedures, Election Observation

Hoy inscripciones masivas

June 01, 2009

Youth and Elections, Elections, Constitutional Law, Civil Society, Legal Framework

Lebanese Parliament Begins Process to Lower Voting Age to 18

March 20, 2009

On March 19, 2009, the Lebanese parliament voted unanimously to adopt a constitutional law to reduce the voting age in Lebanon from 21 years to 18 years. The adoption of this constitutional law is the first step in a four-stage process to amend the Lebanese Constitution and formally establish the new voting age.

Rule of Law, Youth and Elections, Constitutional Law, Election Law

Lebanon lowers voting age to 18 years

March 2009

On 19 March 2009, Parliament voted unanimously to adopt a Constitutional Law to reduce the voting age in Lebanon from 21 years to 18 years. The Law will now be forwarded to the cabinet for the second stage.

Elections, Rule of Law, Youth and Elections, Voter Turnout, Voter Registration

Youth Democracy Awareness Program in Lebanon

March 18, 2009

On March 19, 2009, the Lebanese parliament voted unanimously to adopt a constitutional law reducing the voting age from 21 years to 18 years. The law will now be forwarded to the Council of Ministers for further consideration.

Youth and Elections, Democracy Assistance, Elections, Election Management, Civil Society