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

IFES-Pakistan Final Report Serves as an Electoral Disputes Guide

August 24, 2009

Achieving a fair and timely resolution of electoral disputes is critical for a democratic electoral process. For Pakistan, key administrative and procedural shortcomings in the electoral processes need to be addressed to enhance credibility and acceptance of election outcomes, promote peaceful transitions of governments in the future, and overcome current political challenges. IFES' Pakistan: Post-Election Community-Based Mediation and Adjudication Program, which began in October 2007, was designed to strengthen electoral dispute resolution processes and mitigate the potential for election violence.

Civil Society, Elections, Election Procedures, Election Management

BRIDGE Program Launched in Pakistan

August 18, 2009

Pakistan has held sporadic provincial and general elections since 1947 and 1970, respectively. Nine general elections have been held, but electoral cycles have often been truncated by periods of military rule.

Elections, Election Management, Election Observation, Democracy Assistance, Education

Improving Pakistan's Election Complaints System

May 13, 2009

Pakistani officials and international experts gathered at a conference in Bhurban, Pakistan to discuss the country's electoral dispute resolution process.

Election Disputes, Elections, Election Law, Legal Framework, Election Management

Pakistan: Post-Election Community-Based Mediation and Adjudication Program

April 30, 2009

Achieving a fair and timely resolution of electoral disputes is critical for a democratic electoral process. As Pakistan seeks to overcome various political challenges, key administrative and procedural shortcomings in the electoral processes need be addressed in order to enhance the credibility and acceptance of election outcomes and promote peaceful transitions of governments in the future. The Pakistan: Post-Election Community-Based Mediation and Adjudication Program was designed to strengthen electoral dispute resolution processes and mitigate the potential for election violence.

Election Disputes, Civil Society, Democracy Assistance, Elections, Election Procedures

Effects of Benazir Bhutto's Assassination on Election Efforts in Pakistan

March 23, 2009

It was the day when our team completed placing the details of 81 million voters on the Internet ahead of the general elections scheduled for January 8, 2008.

Electoral Systems, Elections, Election Disputes, Post-conflict, Democracy Assistance

IFES in Pakistan Presents the Conclusions of Its Study on Election Dispute Resolution

January 21, 2009

On December 22, 2008, IFES-Pakistan presented the conclusions of its study on the mechanisms for resolving challenges to election results in Pakistan following the February 2008 election.

Election Disputes, Elections, Election Law, Election Management, Public Opinion

National Media Briefing on Post-Election Dispute

October 14, 2008

Islamabad, Pakistan -- On 14 October 2008, IFES and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) briefed Pakistan’s national media on Election Tribunals. The briefing covered IFES’ recently released report on the Election Tribunals Monitoring

The Election Commission of Pakistan Has Come Up To Its Expectations

April 14, 2008

The secretary Election Commission of Pakistan, (ECP) Kanwar Dilshad has expressed his satisfaction at the fact that Election Commission had fulfilled its expectations of holding free, fair and transparent elections.

Election Management, Elections, Election Observation, Political Parties

New Pakistan Parliament Faces Challenges

March 02, 2008

Pakistan’s voters signaled their strong desire for democratic change on election day, but domestic and international analysts question whether the country’s new parliament will be able to deliver meaningful reform.

Elections