About IFES The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens’ right 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 under-represented to participate in the political process • Applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle Since 1987, IFES has worked in 145 countries – from developing democracies, to mature democracies. For more information, visit www.IFES.org.