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.

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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems

Anthony Banbury

Luljeta Abrashi

Salfo Ouahi Koanda

Adamou Maiga

Robert Saulanga

Tereza Nikolaiova

Babatunde Salami

Kulsoom Akhtar Meraj

Corwin Hunte

Chad Vickery

Erica Shein

Trent Nichols

Richard Twigg

Andrew Kolb

Ragheed al Ameen

The Leadership Team at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) drives the organization's strategic vision, ensuring alignment with its mission to promote resilient democracies worldwide. Comprising key executive members, this team oversees operational effectiveness, cultivates global partnerships, and guides initiatives to empower citizens' participation in elections while maintaining financial integrity and advancing research-driven solutions for electoral improvement.

Leadership Team

Finance and Accounting

Operations and Administration

Program Management

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Finance and Accounting

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