Central Africa: The Role of Elections in Guaranteeing Human Rights

October 26, 2011

Good governance, elections and human rights go hand in hand and cannot be dealt with in isolation from each other.

Democracy Assistance, Electoral Systems, Governance

Pre-Election Technical Assistance Mission, Chad, 1 - 24 November 1995

December 1995

This report summarizes the pre-election technical assistance provided by IFES in Chad prior to elections in 1996.  The report summarizes the on-the-spot assistance provided by IFES, the development of an electoral calendar and efforts devoted to voter registration.  The report also includes a list of problems with the planned elections ranging from political and institutional problems to questions about security.  The report concludes with recommendations for elections in Chad.  Included with the report are several documents concerning electoral law, regulations and the constitution of Chad.   

Political Parties, Election Procedures, Election Law, Election Management, Voter Registration

Chad Pre-Election Assessment Report: Multi-Donor Support Program for the Electoral Process

November 1994

This report summarizes IFES observations from Chad in 1994.  At the time, the Chadian government reached out to the international community for help in democratizing the nation. This report documents the transitional period to democracy, analyzes the political situation and provides political indicators gauging the Independent National Electoral Commission, political parties, civic education and civil service.  The report concludes with recommendations for democratization in Chad. 

Election Disputes, Election Observation, Elections, Civil Society, Democracy Assistance