Post-Soviet Nations: After Two Decades, Disarray and Democracy as Youth Demand Change

December 21, 2011

One could argue that the reforms of the past 20 years in the post-Soviet space have led to the rise of a decisive, new, politically conscious generation of young leaders. I argue such a new generation has arisen in spite of reforms and, in some cases, as a reaction against them.

Youth and Elections, Governance

Civic Education Teachers Training Seminar in Nukus, Karakalpakstan

December 2002

This report summarizes IFES’ Civic Education Teacher’s Training Seminar from the Republic of Karakalpakstan.  The report discusses various topics related to fostering democracy and the materials and methods used in the education process.

Youth and Elections, Elections, Civil Society

Republic of Uzbekistan, Final Project Report: October 1, 1997-September 30, 2002

December 2002

This report summarizes IFES’ technical election assistance and civil society projects in Uzbekistan.  The report provides a critical and objective analysis of the electoral code with respect to international standards and offers recommendations for possible improvements in the electoral code.

Elections, Democracy Assistance, Election Management, Youth and Elections, Civil Society

Student Action Committee Training Manual: How to Organize Student Action Committees (SACs) (2001)

January 2001

Youth and Elections, Elections, Civil Society

Nukus Democracy Summer Camp (DSC) Report and Nukus DSC Exit Exam Questionnaire and Results (2000)

July 25, 2000

This document discusses the IFES conducted Democracy Camp from Summer 2000 in Uzbekistan.  The report discusses the activities of the camp and the expected results.  The report includes evaluations of students and workshops throughout the camp.

Youth and Elections, Elections, Constitutional Law, Civil Society, Legal Framework

Public Opinion Survey Technical Report, Uzbekistan (1999)

December 30, 1999

Public Opinion, Civil Society

Analysis of the Amendments to the law on Elections to the Oily Majlis: Suggested Topics for the Election Law Roundtable (1998)

October 1998

This report analyzes the amendments to the law on elections to the Oily Majlis.  The report provides suggestions for discussion topics for the election law roundtable.

Elections, Democracy Assistance, Election Management, Election Law, Legal Framework

Election to the Oliy Majlis, Republic of Uzbekistan: A Technical Review of Law and Process

January 1997

The purpose of this analysis is to provide a brief overview of the Law on the Election to the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan and to provide commentary on some of its strengths and weaknesses. The focus is on the law itself through the view of fresh eyes, and to offer food for thought as officials, administrators and .election participants continue to evaluate the election process from within.

Election Procedures, Election Law, Election Management, Elections, Legal Framework

Public Opinion in Uzbekistan 1996

January 1997

Public Opinion, Civil Society

Project Activity Report, Republic of Uzbekistan: Election of Deputies to the Oliy Majlisi and Regional and Local Councils of Peoples Deputies

December 25, 1994

This report summarizes a technical assistance mission to Uzbekistan for the parliamentary elections scheduled for December 1994.  The report documents meetings with politicians, the electoral processes, civic education and election day observations.

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