Electoral System Design Database
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the electoral systems in use in more than 217 countries. It discusses the…
Theme: Elections
ICTs in Elections Database
This database contains global patterns of usage of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in elections, the problems and challenges countries…
Special Voting Arrangements
This document offers information about the Special voting arrangements (SVAs), and comparative data into postal, early, mobile and proxy voting…
Electoral Justice Database
The Electoral Justice Database provides global comparative data on electoral dispute resolution (EDR) mechanisms for 178 countries and territories across…
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…
Senegal Electoral Sign Language PSA 2022
In 2022, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), in cooperation with The Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening…
2020-24 Strategic Plan
This report is IFES’ strategic plan until 2024. The planning process began with listening to partners around the world, policymakers,…
Recommendations for Electoral Reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
This white paper analyzes the DRC context and best practices on electoral reform efforts on the African continent and seeks…
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…