Namibia

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Election Material Civic Education Material Democracy and You Published by the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) in 1999, the book entitled Democracy and You: A Guide to Better Understanding provides Namibians with general information and definitions regarding democratic governance and the structure of Namibian politics. In addition to outlines of the Namibian constitution and government, this book includes a civic education essay competition and repeatedly stresses the importance of democracy. December 31, 1998

Election Material Civic Education Material The Married Persons Equality Act
This document, published in 1997 by the Namibia Institute for Democracy, outlines the “The Married Persons Equality Act.” The acts primary goal was to abolish marital power and property law. The act outlines the legality of marriage, divorce, spousal rights to personal property and a minimum legal age to marry. Although not focusing on the electoral system this piece nevertheless is an example of the legislative process and civil society development.
December 31, 1996

Election Material Ballot Namibia Regional Council Election Ballot 1992 Ballot papers for regional elections held in Namibia between 30 November, and 3 December 1992. Two ballot papers are included. The first is from the Regional Council election from Opuwo. The second ballot is from the Local Authority Council election in Omaruru. November 29, 1992

Election Material Election and Political Party Law Manual on - Conduct of Regional and Local Authority Councils Elections Manual on - Conduct of Regional and Local Authority Councils Elections November 15, 1992

Election Material Election and Political Party Law Electoral Act, 1992: Guidelines for The Conduct of Political Activities By Political Parties in Respect of Elections Electoral Act, 1992: Guidelines for The Conduct of Political Activities By Political Parties in Respect of Elections October 16, 1992

Election Material Election and Political Party Law Regulations for Registration of Voters and Political Parties Regulations for Registration of Voters and Political Parties September 18, 1992

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