Vision: Our vision is a world in which strong democratic institutions empower citizens to have a voice in the way they are governed.

Mission: The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens’ rights to participate in free and fair elections. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions.

As the global leader in democracy promotion, we advance good governance and democratic rights by:

  • Providing technical assistance to election officials
  • Empowering the underrepresented to participate in the political process
  • Applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle

Since 1987, IFES has worked in over 145 countries – from developing democracies, to mature democracies.

Read more: https://www.ifes.org/who-we-are

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International Foundation for Electoral Systems Commitments

Eliminate Stigma and Discrimination
2018
Harnessing Technology and Innovation
2018
Women and Girls with Disabilities
2018
Other
2018
Routes to Economic Empowerment
2018
Data Disaggregation
2018
Women and Girls with Disabilities
2018