What is IFES doing in Cambodia?
We have developed a very successful training program for women covering the basic elements of democracy and election administration as well as providing soft skills for leadership and personal development. We hope this will lead to an increased percentage of women working in elections. We just concluded our first series, training 165 women from five provinces and we are now planning for a second series this Fall. We are also assisting a working group of NGOs and political parties to develop a draft law on political finance which would then be introduced to the National Assembly for debate. LO: I understand we are about to launch a new program. Can you tell us about that? Yes, this program will lead up to the 2012 commune elections. IFES will concentrate on activities which will educate, promote and encourage greater participation in the electoral process by youth, women and people with disabilities. LO: Have you been enjoying your time in Cambodia? RP: The Cambodian people are a very f
