A busy polling station in Afghanistan on August 20, 2009. Vasu Mohan/IFES

Afghanistan

IFES has worked in Afghanistan since 2002, supporting electoral law development, voter registration, election logistics, results reporting, poll worker training, media monitoring, civic education and other long-term capacity building programs.
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Voter Turnout, Voter Registration, Democracy Assistance, Election Management, Election Procedures

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On September 19, 2006, Thailand’s military seized administrative control from the elected civilian government, abrogated the 1997 Constitution, and formed an interim government under an interim constitution. Shortly thereafter, IFES began programming in Thailand directed at assisting the quick return of government to civilian control through credible national elections.

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People with Disabilities

People with disabilities comprise at least 15 percent of the global population, and approximately 80 percent of this population lives in developing nations. Yet they remain largely invisible to the decision- and policy-makers who design and implement government programs. To address these concerns, IFES is leading a series of initiatives to promote the electoral and political enfranchisement of people with disabilities in several different arenas.

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Indonesia

Emerging from decades of New Order authoritarian rule in 1998, Indonesia entered an era of bold reform characterized by democracy-building. Indonesia is seen today as a vibrant regional example of democracy working to achieve compromise and political stability. Since the beginning of democratic reforms in 1998, IFES has been involved in governance, rule of law, elections and civil society in Indonesia. In light of challenges uncovered during the 2009 general election, IFES has been responsive to the needs of the government, civil society and policymakers.

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The end of the Cold War in 1989 created opportunities for IFES to respond to an overwhelming demand for technical non-partisan expertise in democracy and governance. IFES continues to play a crucial role in transforming the democratic process throughout Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and Asia.

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