ISFED: violations of the electoral legislation became frequent
On October 3, the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) published the fourth interim report of pre-election monitoring of the October 8, 2016 parliamentary elections. The report covers the period from September 2 to October 1, during which ISFED observers attended 643 public meetings held by electoral subjects. As the […]
ISFED preliminary report on Parliamentary elections in Geogia, October 8, 2016
The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) has been monitoring October 8, 2016 elections of the Parliament of Georgia and Adjara Supreme council since July 1, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The third interim report of the pre-election monitoring […]
Training for EPDE observers in Tbilisi
From 21-24 March two EPDE trainings for more than 40 observers from seven countries have taken place in Tbilisi, Georgia. The trainings aims were to strengthen the capacities of the EPDE member organizations in the work with volunteers and to maintain security standards in the area of internet communication. The trainings were organized by […]
Training for EPDE observers in Tbilisi
Between 21 and 24 March 2016, around 40 EPDE observers will take part in two training sessions organized by the EPDE member International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy ISFED in Tbilisi, Georgia. The trainings will focus on the volunteer networking and the internet data security.
ISFED Statement on Local Elections in Georgia 15 June 2014
Tbilisi, 16 June 2014 EPDE member organization International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) conducted monitoring of local self-government elections in all electoral districts around Georgia on June 15, 2014. Key findings Based on its PVT data, the ISFED concludes that the voting process was conducted in an organized and calm environment throughout the […]
ISFED (Georgia): Final Report on the long-term observation of the Presidential Elections, 27 October 2013
Key findings For the improvement of applicable legal framework during the period leading up to the elections, creation of an inter-factional task force on elections in the parliament was a positive step forward, allowing all stakeholders to present legislative recommendations and participate in discussions. It is to the credit of the task force that […]
ISFED (Georgia) presents PVT projections on election day
The voting process was mostly conducted in an organized and peaceful environment. Most of the violations observed were procedural and small in nature. The major drawbacks of the day were the following: voters cast their ballot without an official ID, electoral documentation was not properly filled-out, unauthorized persons were present inside the station, and issues […]
ISFED (Georgia): Sixth Interim Report on Pre-Election Monitoring
ISFED found that various political parties and candidates held 377 public meetings from October 7 through October 24, 2013. Notably, the number of meetings was significantly increased as the Elections Day approached and in this respect the pre-election campaign became particularly active. Observers reported two acts of political pressure and threats against member of Sakrebulo […]
ISFED (Georgia) publishes its fifth report on the pre-election campaign
During the reporting period ISFED was actively monitoring the course of pre-election campaigning in all election precincts. ISFED has found particular growth of the pre-election campaign in intensity during the period from September 8, 2013, through October 6, 2013. Varioius political parties and candidates held 253 public meetings, which is approximately three times more […]
ISFED fourth interim report on Presidential Elections in georgia, 27 October 2013
The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy presents fourth interim report of pre-election monitoring for October 27, 2013 presidential elections. The reporting period reflects violations identified during the period from August 20 through September 8, 2013. “We have found two cases that involved physical assault and one case that involved pressure on political […]