Projects
In response to the need for accountability and transparency in the realm of Political Finance, the following IFES-initiated programs are currently being implemented around the world.
Money
and Politics (MAP) Program
The IFES MAP Program is a global initiative to promote good governance
and rule of law worldwide through transparency and accountability.
The program grew out of IFES' institutional expertise and analytical
and comparative research in this field. IFES works with local partners
to identify and target the needs of each project country and to apply
internationally accepted standards and best practices, with a focus
on disclosure.
Training
in Detection and Enforcement (TIDE) Program
Issues surrounding political finance are emerging as a problem in many
democracies. Scandals related to party and election funds have gained
widespread negative publicity over the last 25 years in the world's long-established
democracies. These scandals have led to public disappointment with democracy
in some countries and to profound institutional reforms in others. Emerging
democracies confront the same challenges, but the stakes are higher as
political democracy is only taking root.
Conflict
of Interest Needs (COIN) Program
Emerging and consolidated democracies alike face concerns about conflict
of interest. These concerns are best addressed through legislation
that sets clear boundaries, promotes transparency through public disclosure,
and ultimately encourages accountability.
Other Projects
IFES' F. Clifton White Applied Research Center for Democracy and Elections (ARC) generates innovative applied research to enhance the practice of democracy-building and to bolster the development of democratic and participatory institutions, processes and culture. Through its research and outreach activities, ARC seeks to bridge the gap between theories of democratic development and practical realities of democracy-building in order to enrich democracy programming.