Our Director Magnus Ohman will moderate a panel on illicit money in politics, which remain the highest risk to electoral integrity. Join experts from Norway MFA, The Central Electoral Commision, Transparency Madagascar, The Indian Express, International IDEA, and OSCE/ODIHR to discuss global solutions for UNCAC COSP11.

🎙️ In our latest #DemocracyIDEAs podcast, International IDEA's Yukihiko Hamada speaks to IFES's Magnus Ohman to discuss the critical role of #MoneyInPolitics and unravel the complexities and challenges related to #PoliticalFinance. 🎧⬇️ idea.int/podcasts/exper…

"... election integrity is experiencing unprecedented attacks from another malign source: illicit foreign funding of political and electoral processes." #IACC2024 bit.ly/45iIX2B

Key conclusions by Bjørg Sandkjær of Norway MFA on 🗳️🔎: 1️⃣Governments must regulate political finance donations and expenditure, 2️⃣donations must be transparent with penalties for non-compliance, 3️⃣provide for effective monitoring, 4️⃣show political will to enforce.

Happening now: Join National Democratic Institute, International IDEA, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), International Republican Institute, OSCE/ODIHR, @cecmoldova IFES a regional conference focused on money & democracy taking place in Chisinau, 🇲🇩 #Moldova! Tune in LIVE to Day 1: youtube.com/watch?v=T7PMip… Learn more: idea.int/events/money-p…

Together with our partners National Democratic Institute, International Republican Institute, and Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), IFES had the privilege to welcome Христијан Мицкоски, Prime Minister of North Macedonia 🇲🇰 & his delegation in DC this week! Great to hear the vision of the new government for democracy and prosperity in the country!

Congratulations USAID/DRG on today’s policy launch!

In Senegal, Moldova, Dominican Republic, Fiji, and other countries, USAID is supporting stronger election systems, processes, and integrity during this #YearOfElections—beyond. Learn how: usaid.link/emm

We are expanding our team in Prague! 🚀 Open positions: 📍Senior Program Officer - bit.ly/3yM0jJa 📍Communications & Social Media Outreach Assistant - bit.ly/3X8IJZl Apply now with your CV & Motivation letter. #Hiring #JobOpening #CareerOpportunity

📣 Don't miss our next #DevTalk on 5 Sept about one of today's major challenges to free and fair elections: disinformation. Speakers include Åsa Wikforss meedan IFES Sam Gregory Dr. Heather Ashby IMS sida.se/seminarier-och…

On Sep. 12,National Democratic Institute/@NDIelections' Mario Mitre will join IFES's Katherine Ellena, Freedom and Prosperity Center's Joseph Lemoine & @iriglobal/Scowcroft Center's Patrick W. Quirk at Atlantic Council discussion on what lies ahead in the global #YearofElections. CEPPS Register: bit.ly/477jYA4

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.IFES believes in #YoungPeople's meaningful participation in political life - they are #Ready4Seat as decision makers! Join us to advocate for #YoungLeaders by signing the CoD call to action today! readyforaseat.com/index.html#Cal…

In 2024, with half the world heading to the polls, CEPPS with our core partners IFES International Republican Institute National Democratic Institute and USAID/DRG celebrate #DemocracyDay, effective governance at all levels & the tireless work of our local partners to advance inclusive, resilient & accountable democracies.

On #DemocracyDay, National Democratic Institute, IFES, The Carter Center, International IDEA & Kofi Annan Foundation announce the release of #ModelCommitments for Advancing Genuine & Credible Elections, a set of actionable commitments that help improve, defend & expand election integrity. 📰: bit.ly/3ZjIYlF

On #InternationalDayOfDemocracy, IFES in Europe and Eurasia celebrates democratic champions and election integrity advocates from across the continent who are standing up to promote freedom, accountability, and justice! We are proud to support you! 🌍⭐️

This week, IFES and Državna izborna komisija held a cyber-hygiene training for national and municipal election officials in #Montenegro 🇲🇪 The training was an opportunity to strengthen digital safety and security in the electoral process. More: dik.co.me/aktuelnosti/ob…