Strengthening the Local Electoral Process December 2002 Local Elections. IFES Final Report

January 2003

This report summarizes IFES involvement in Benin’s 2002 local elections.  The 2002 elections served as a precursor to the 2003 legislative and 2006 presidential elections.  The report discusses IFES’ implementation of a two-phase voter education campaign attempting to bolster transparency and voter confidence throughout Benin.  The report details IFES coordination with local NGOs, Media outlets and the decentralization process in Benin.  The report concludes with recommendations for future election.        

Civil Society, Elections, Gender Issues

Seminaire de Formation sur le Financement et le Controle des Depenses de Campagne Republique du Benin, 29 juin- 10 juillet 1998 (one copy w/diskette)

August 1998

This report summarizes findings from a seminar conducted in Benin on political financing and the control of campaign spending in Benin.  The report provides an action plan to tackle mismanagement of spending and provides various recommendations for the future.   

Political Parties, Elections, Political Finance

Evaluation Pre-Electorale Technique: Republique du Benin, 23 November - 9 December 1997

January 1998

This report serves as a pre-election assessment concerning Municipal elections in Benin in 1998 and 1999.  The report discusses IFES support and technical assistance provided to civil society through the training of electoral agents and civic education.  The document analyzes elections that took place in 1995 and applies the lessons learned to the 1998 elections.    

Governance, Rule of Law, Constitutional Law, Election Procedures, Election Law