The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
Rakesh Sharma has a diverse work experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation, survey research, and applied research. From 2008 to 2014, they served as Director of Monitoring & Evaluation and Survey Research at IFES, a role which they held after serving as Director of the Applied Research Center. In 2016, Rakesh joined the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening as an M&E Specialist, a position they held until 2022.
Rakesh Sharma holds a Master's Degree in Comparative Politics from American University and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Western University. It is not specified when they attended these institutions or when they obtained their degrees.
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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
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Vision: Democracy for a better future. Mission: Together, we build resilient democracies that deliver for all. 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 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.