Ukraine Parliamentary Election Law 2011

2011

In December 2011, Ukraine adopted a new parliamentary electoral law.  Among other things, the law introduced a new electoral system, under which half of the country’s deputies would be elected in single-member districts and half through proportional representation in a single nationwide constituency.

Election Law, Electoral Systems

NDI-IFES Election Experts Recommend Broad Review of Electoral Process in the Democratic Republic of Congo

January 25, 2012

A team of international election experts has recommended a broad review of the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the meaningful participation of all electoral stakeholders and access to all relevant electoral materials.

Elections, Electoral Systems

IFES Conducts Lobby Training Program, Papua New Guinea Parliament Poised to Vote on Reserved Seats for Women

January 24, 2012

After many years of advocacy, women’s groups and activists watched as the Parliament of Papua New Guinea (PNG) voted to amend the constitution and create an additional 22 reserved seats for women. The 22 seats will be added to the current seats in parliament, held by 108 men and only one woman.

Gender Issues, Civil Society, Electoral Systems

South Sudan Hosts BRIDGE Trainings

September 2011

IFES recently organized two BRIDGE training workshops in Juba to support domestic decision making and build capacity to manage electoral processes in the post-independence period.

Electoral Systems, Civil Society, Voter Registration

After the Arab Spring: Challenges for Credible Elections

December 07, 2011

As citizens of the Middle East and North Africa demand democratic reform through the ballot, it is important to understand the steps that must be taken to conduct elections that reflect the will of the people.

Election Law, Electoral Systems, Civil Society

After the Arab Spring: Challenges for Credible Elections

December 07, 2011

IFES will host a panel discussion on the challenges Arab Spring countries face in holding free and fair elections and ensuring an effective transition to democracy.

Election Law, Electoral Systems, Civil Society

Egypt’s First Post-Mubarak Elections

December 02, 2011

On November 28 -29, Egyptians began voting in Phase I of the first post-Mubarak legislative elections. Nine governorates across Egypt went to the polls to begin electing the lower house of Parliament, the People’s Assembly.

Elections, Electoral Systems, Voter Turnout

Elections in the DRC: November 28 Presidential & Legislative Elections for the Democratic Republic of the Congo

November 27, 2011

To better understand the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, IFES has released a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Elections, Electoral Systems, Political Parties

IFES Deputy Director Moderates Ukraine Discussion

November 22, 2011

Gavin Weise, IFES Deputy Director for Europe and Asia, moderated a panel on domestic developments in Ukraine at "20 Years of Ukraine's Independence," an event held at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on November 15.

Election Law, Electoral Systems, Governance

Elections in Liberia: November 8 Presidential Run-off Election

November 04, 2011

These frequently asked questions (FAQs) address the upcoming presidential run-off election, general elections that took place in October and the overall structure of Liberia’s electoral system.

Elections, Electoral Systems