Furthering Inclusion of Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations

The iVote Foundation approaches every project with the principles of inclusion and access for everyone equally. We have been at the forefront of incorporating features for users with visual disabilities into our computer based activities and solutions. We also work to advance rights and needs of ethnic, linguistic and other minority groups in public participation by working with communities such as Roma for better access to government services. We have also made all the training and management programs available in minority languages.

Advancing the Capacity of Civil Society through Skills Building and Application of Technologies

Our philosophy states that better government service delivery is often driven by competition from the civil society sector. By helping such groups observe democratic processes and monitoring government performance with the application of new technologies and efficiencies, iVote Foundation can be a catalyst in that process. iVote Foundation’s technology-driven approach enables us to improve CSOs capacities to achieve their mandates by offering training and instruction in a range of IT, web and communications management skills.

Providing Expert Professional Services and Analytical Research on Emerging Issues

The iVote Foundation’s experts provide expertise in IT and analytical services in response to emerging needs around the world. We frequently advise on election management systems, procurement systems, web-site development, e-learning systems and other initiatives of governments and the international community. By conducting analytical research, the iVote Foundation contributes to the understanding and debate of key governance, social, economic and cultural conditions and developments in the country and wider region, and advances best practices and emerging trends in electoral and democracy programming.

Creating and Maintaining Management Systems to improve Public Service Delivery

The iVote Foundation has a proven track record of helping governments design, develop and maintain innovative information management systems to improve governance and service delivery to citizens. We work with election commissions to introduce transparency into the process of realization of information on political parties and candidates, election organization and results. Our team have also helped election commissions through the creation of human resources and results management systems, reports generating solutions and data analysis.

Training and Capacity Building of Public Officials

Ivote foundation and its staff have trained thousands of government and political party officials in the areas of information systems management, web-platform design, election management, data entry, voter registration, e-assessment, strategic planning and project management. Our approach uses modern-day teaching and training methodologies and “learning by doing”, as we focus on simulation testing, case studies and self-guided learning through on-line resources. To date, we have developed web-based learning systems for election commissioners, civil servants, banks, educational institutions and private companies.


Projects

Restoring trust and confidence in the election process 2

Restoring trust and confidence in the election process 2 is a continuation of the similar project implemented previously. It is co-funded by NED foundation (National Endowment of Democracy) and US Embassy in Macedonia and aimed to increase awareness of electoral processes in Macedonia, instill greater…
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Restoring trust and confidence in the election process

Restoring trust and confidence in the election process is jointly co-funded project by the US Embassy and the NED Foundation which aimed to increase confidence and trust in the electoral processes and outcomes in Macedonia. Through this project, four long videos and twelve short animated…
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Regional Platform for advocating media freedom and journalists’ safety

iVote Foundation developed an online platform as a key tool of the regional System of Early Warning and Prevention of attacks against journalists. It provides an accessible way to report violations (via "report violation" button) and to search through six regional centers' databases of attacks.…
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Social Inclusion through Technology Project

The overall project goal was assisting young people with disabilities enter the workforce in Macedonia, specifically in the fast growing Information Technology (IT) sector, and to help disabled persons' organizations (DPOs) to improve the employment-related skills of youth with disabilities by utilizing and operating the…
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New Entrepreneurship Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Experts from the iVote Foundation will act as trainers and mentors as part of the new employment initiative measure that aims to help some 120 unemployed people with disabilities achieve their dreams and start up their own businesses by the end of next year. Launched…
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Information Portal for Roma Communities – Macedonia

The iVote foundation staff and volunteers have recently begun to work on an innovative information portal for Roma communities in Macedonia. Funded by UNDP, the portal will gather and map available data and information relevant to the inclusion in the areas of employment, education, health…
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Animated Training Videos for Election Official and Observers in Albania

In order to assist the Central Election Commission of Albania with the preparations of the June, 2015 local elections, the iVote Foundation has produced an animated video for training election officials and observers. The video covered the responsibilities of Voting Center staff, including setting up…
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Information Management System for Elections - Albania

The iVote Foundation has recently completed the design and the implementation of an election information and results management program for the 21st of June, 2015 local elections in Albania. The project, managed by Assist Impact and funded by USAID, was conceived in April, 2014 to…
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