Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections (BRIDGE)
This year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of “Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections” (BRIDGE), the most comprehensive curriculum…
Geographical Coverage: Global
2020-24 Strategic Plan
This report is IFES’ strategic plan until 2024. The planning process began with listening to partners around the world, policymakers,…
Risk Limiting Audits. A Guide for Global Use
The purpose of this paper is to consider how Risk Limiting Audits could have global application and utility – particularly…
Election Investigations Guidebook: Standards, Techniques and Resources for Investigating Disputes in Elections (STRIDE)
This Guidebook is a tool for public officials—election management bodies, law enforcement, or other institutions—who are responsible for carrying out…
Out-of-Country Voting: A Brief Overview
This paper provides a brief overview of the options, risks and opportunities for nations considering out‐of‐country voting (OCV). A growing…
Piercing The Veil: Using Peer Reviews In The Fight Against Corruption. A Guide for Transforming Analysis Into Action
This guide is based on the conviction that peer reviews should — and can — have a much greater practical…
Legal Considerations When Delaying Or Adapting Elections
How can democratic rights and electoral integrity be safeguarded when elections are altered during a crisis like COVID-19? This paper…
Preserving Independent and Accountable Institutions
This paper analyses how emergency measures during the pandemic have permitted some governments to consolidate power, enrich individuals or political…
Preventing Government Corruption in Crises
This paper maps how the COVID-19 pandemic has caught the vast majority of countries unprepared and emerging corruption risks. It…
Safeguarding Health And Elections
This paper addresses the question: How can elections be held safely during the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health crises?