IFES Helps Promote Political Integration of Minority Populations in Ecuador

September 23, 2009

This month Ecuador's 20th constitution since the country's independence in 1822 is celebrating its first birthday. President Rafael Correa promoted this constitution as the greatest measure to-date toward reaching his goal of an "equitable, just" nation.

Civil Society, Elections, Democracy Assistance, Governance, Political Parties

IFES Observes International Day of Democracy

September 15, 2009

In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe September 15th as the International Day of Democracy. The preamble of the resolution affirmed that: "while democracies share common features, there is no single model of democracy and that democracy does not belong to any country or region...democracy is a universal value based on the freely-expressed will of people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems, and their full participation in all aspects of life."

Gender Issues, Elections, Public Opinion, Democracy Assistance, Civil Society

Promoting Political Participation: IFES' Assistance to Marginalized Populations in Ecuador

June 16, 2009

IFES is working directly with two Ecuadorian civil society organizations to increase the political and electoral participation of indigenous and Afro-descendent minorities in Ecuador

Civil Society, Political Parties, Public Opinion, Democracy Assistance

Hoy inscripciones masivas

June 01, 2009

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

World Economic Crisis Impacts Elections in Latin America and the Caribbean

January 21, 2009

Democracy can be bolstered by aiding nations in their democratic processes. In the mid-1980's, international assistance began to be given to countries to build or consolidate democracy. This assistance included funding,

Election Procedures, Democracy Assistance, Electoral Systems, Elections

Afro-Ecuadorians to Observe October 15 Elections

October 12, 2006

African descendants in Ecuador will observe elections in their communities for the first time during the presidential and legislative polls on October 15

Elections

Afro-Ecuadorians to Observe October Vote

September 27, 2006

African descendants in Ecuador are preparing to observe elections in their communities for the first time during the presidential and legislative polls on October 15.

Civil Society, Elections

Afro-Ecuadorians Strive for Political Rights

June 01, 2006

Poltically silent for years, Afro-Ecuadorians are beginning to make their voices heard in the political arena.

Civil Society

IFES Launches Afro-descendent Program in Ecuador

November 16, 2005

Raising the political and cultural profile of Ecuador’s Afro-descendant population is the goal of a new program from IFES. Americas Program Assistant Mara Krier explained the Promoting the Equitable Participation of Afro-Ecuadorians Project in a presentation on November 15 in Washington.

Civil Society, Political Parties

New IFES Program Aims to Give Afro-Ecuadorians a Voice

September 15, 2005

On the outskirts of Guayacil, homes are built on stilts above the sewage-strewn river because land is scarce

Civil Society