• Cambodia | Accountability in Governance and Politics Program
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    Cambodia

    IFES opened its Cambodia office in Phnom Penh in January 2010, implementing the Accountability in Governance and Politics (A-GAP) program. This program focuses on partnering with local organizations to promote the training and appointment of women into election administration bodies. IFES is also involved in analyzing current election and political finance laws and supporting the National Election Committee’s efforts to improve electoral processes.

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    Political Finance, Governance, Election Law, Elections, Election Disputes

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Election dispute is the climax of the election process. The legitimacy of the election process depends in part on the objectivity and impartiality of dispute resolution mechanisms.

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Election law includes specific issues related to legal and administrative regulations which can be seen as fundamental for any election which aspires to be undertaken in a free and fair way.

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Civil society is the political “space” where citizens can debate, join groups, and mobilize for change without being threatened or intimidated. Legitimate governments can extend their legitimacy by being accountable to civil society, which is often the ultimate check on the abuse of power.

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Project In Brief

The Accountability in Governance and Politics (A-GAP) program focuses on supporting the National Election Committee and the Ministry of Interior in improving administration of elections in Cambodia. Through this program, IFES raises awareness about political finance, highlights women’s issues, promotes training and appointment of women into election administration bodies and emphasizes the importance of voter registration.

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