International Foundation for Electoral Systems

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) was founded in 1987 and focuses on issues in democracy, governance and elections around the world. With programs aimed at electoral integrity and accountability, IFES produces papers, books, reports and manuals on topics such as election security; political finance; gender equality; standards for conducting election audits and ensuring electoral integrity and transparency; public opinion on elections and democracy; and providing equal access for persons with disabilities to electoral and political processes. IFES currently offers programs in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.