2020-24 Strategic Plan
This report is IFES’ strategic plan until 2024. The planning process began with listening to partners around the world, policymakers,…
Theme: Elections
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…
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…
Mali Electoral Integrity Assessment
This report is about the Electoral Integrity Assessment (EIA) developed by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) to map…
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…
Sint Eustatius 2020 Island Council Elections. Technical Observation and Assessment Report
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) was invited by the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations of the…
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…
Parliamentary Elections in Sri Lanka During COVID-19: Case Study on Crisis Management in Elections
To assess adaptive measures taken by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka’s (ECSL), challenges and key lessons learned, the International…