How does COVID-19 threaten democracy?
As COVID-19 continues its spread, governments must remain transparent in their response and protect freedom of expression, the press, information,…
Theme: Democracy
COVID-19 Global Aftershocks: The Secondary Implications of COVID-19 across International Development and Humanitarian Sectors
COVID-19 has now been reported in nearly every country around the globe, including many developing countries with limited capacity to…
Accountability For Democratic Renewal
In its discussion of citizen-activated accountability, the paper focuses on both institutions – including judiciaries, legislatures, tribunals, ombudsmen, and others…
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…
2020-24 Strategic Plan
This report is IFES’ strategic plan until 2024. The planning process began with listening to partners around the world, policymakers,…
Increasing the Success and Sustainability of Democracy and Governance Interventions in Post-conflict Countries
This report seeks to answer the question: “How can democracy and governance programs navigate challenges in post-conflict environments and enhance…
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…
Assessment of the Syrian 2021 Presidential Election
The decade-long conflict in Syria is not a conducive environment for credible elections. Irrespective of the conditions, however, the International…
Women’s Political Representation in Sri Lanka: Electoral System Analysis and Recommendations
This research paper analyzes the current standing of women’s representation in Sri Lanka and the main reasons behind the underrepresentation…
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…