2023 IFES Impact Report
This year is a historic one not just for elections, but in all likelihood for democracy. Voters will cast ballots…
Theme: Transparency & Open Government
Communiqué de la Fondation Kofi Annan sur les élections en RDC
La Fondation Kofi Annan a pris note des résultats provisoires des élections générales en République Démocratique du Congo, qui indiquent…
Supporting scrutiny in wartime in Ukraine
Post-legislative scrutiny (PLS) is the practice of monitoring the implementation and evaluating the impact of laws. The aim is to…
Economic prosperity and public backing for transparent and accountable governance in Africa
Popular demands for social justice in Africa, as in the rest of the world, are often embedded in calls for…
240 organisations and individuals demand the release of detained, anti-corruption advocate, Gubad Ibadoghlu
In a concerted display of international solidarity, 240 organisations, academics and human rights defenders today published an open letter demanding…
Joint Statement from Civil Society Groups on the Hong Kong Government’s Consultation for Article 23 Legislation
We, the undersigned, representing civil society and human rights organizations across the world, condemn the Hong Kong government’s plans to…
Unequal Burdens: Corruption’s Impacts on People with Intersectional Identities in Lebanon
Lebanon, once celebrated for its cultural vibrancy and economic prosperity, now grapples with embedded corruption and dire prospects for reform.…
An Opportunity to Strengthen the Open Government Ecosystem in Brazil
Brazil has a significant history of social participation and transparency policies. One of the eight founding countries of the Open…
Risk to civil liberty in Georgia from the Law on Foreign Influence
There are widespread protests in Georgia opposing the Law on Foreign Influence. WFD urges the Georgian government to heed its…
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1
This report analyzes the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, concerning the criminal background, financial, education, gender, and other details of candidates.