The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
Silja Paasilinna is a seasoned professional in electoral systems and governance, currently serving as the Country Director for Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and as an Advisor at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems since August 2018. With extensive experience leading USAID-funded programs, Silja has held various key positions, including Chief of Party for Mozambique at Counterpart International and Technical Advisor at The International Foundation for Electoral Systems, where responsibilities included providing technical support for elections and promoting women's political participation. Silja's prior roles encompass managing election support programs across multiple countries, developing gender strategies, and consulting on democracy and governance projects. Silja holds a Master's degree in Political Science and Economics from Lund University and has received additional education from the National University of Singapore.
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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.