International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is the leading election assistance and democracy promotion non-governmental organization. IFES promotes democratic stability by providing technical assistance and applying field-based research to the electoral cycle in countries around the world to enhance citizen participation and strengthen civil societies, governance and transparency. Every IFES project is staffed by national and international personnel while partnering with local election management bodies and civil society organizations. IFES is opening office in Ukraine with a project on improving electoral legislation and strengthening civil society.