IFES has released a new report on out-of-country voting (OCV), offering updated guidance for election authorities navigating an increasingly complex electoral landscape.
Building on its 2012 publication, Out-of-Country Voting: A Brief Overview, this new paper reflects more than a decade of change in how elections are conducted across borders. It examines the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and the growing challenges to information integrity, while providing a practical, up-to-date analysis of voting methods abroad. The report delivers clear, actionable recommendations to help election management bodies strengthen the integrity, accessibility, and credibility of OCV processes.