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G7 ambassadors praise organization of local elections in Ukraine
Ukrinform
October 26, 2020
As local elections approach, Ukraine’s national battle for reforms continues
Euromaidan Press
October 23, 2020
Organizaciones sindicales y sociales apoyan a José Ángel Aquino a la presidencia de la JCE
Proceso
October 20, 2020
Organizaciones apoyan a José Ángel Aquino en aspiraciones de presidir JCE
Organizaciones apoyan a José Ángel Aquino en aspiraciones de presidir JCE
October 20, 2020
Menjaga Kredibilitas Pilkada di Tengah Pandemi
Media Indonesia
October 20, 2020
The US is plagued by long voting lines. Here’s how other countries do it better.
Vox
October 19, 2020
Campaign finance in the spotlight
BBC World Business Report
October 16, 2020
The Challenges of Youths
Myanmar Insider
October 16, 2020
Pandemic unfolded opportunities for rural women, says activist
Dawn
October 16, 2020
What this digital shift means for people with disabilities in SEA
e27
October 13, 2020
Balloons and "buckwheat" in local elections: how the NAPC monitors party spending
Ukrainska Pravda
October 13, 2020
Election Observers, KIMPACT, NEVR Laud Ondo Election, Hail INEC, Voters, Security Agencies
Independent
October 12, 2020
Members of polling station election commissions will be trained in the Lviv region for more than a week
Lviv Galinfo
October 12, 2020
Election Results (March–September 2020)
Journal of Democracy
October 12, 2020
Missão da OEA vai acompanhar Eleições Municipais de 2020
Superior Electoral Court
October 9, 2020
Barroso viaja aos EUA e assina acordo para que OEA acompanhe eleições municipais
Yahoo! News Brazil
October 8, 2020
Rigged Voting at Home and Abroad — Is This Any Way to Vote?
WhoWhatWhy
October 6, 2020
In Odessa, a "rehearsal" of the election during quarantine was held
Ukrinform
October 2, 2020
Melindungi Pilkada dari Turbulensi
Republika
September 30, 2020
Akwa Ibom LG Polls: APC opts out as AKISIEC clears nine political parties
Vanguard
September 29, 2020
IFES Guía para elecciones seguras para el mundo
El Sol de Toluca
September 29, 2020
Eleições 2020 têm 533.097 candidatos inscritos
BrasilNews
September 28, 2020
Bolsonarismo ou progressistas? Quem larga na frente nas municipais
Head Topics
September 26, 2020
Elections most difficult
New Dawn FM 89.9
September 24, 2020
Election Commission may visit Bihar soon to assess poll preparedness
Times of India
September 21, 2020
Central Election Commission accredits 14 more international observers
AKIpress
September 21, 2020
Youth Talk 2020 : La jeunesse tunisienne célèbre la Journée internationale de la démocratie
Kapitalis
September 18, 2020
Youth urged to lead life with values of equality and diversity
The New Nation
September 17, 2020
How Countries Are Holding Elections During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Council on Foreign Relations
September 17, 2020
Violence May Discourage Edo Voters From Coming Out On Election Day
Independent
September 15, 2020
La Tunisie fête la Journée internationale de la démocratie: Pour un dialogue interactif et constructif
La Presse
September 13, 2020
Las medidas sanitarias bajo la lupa del CEP: Los temas pendientes del plebiscito según la experiencia internacional
La Tercera
September 11, 2020
They Speak the Same Language: Democracy
Medium
September 11, 2020
NSDC signs cooperation memo with International Foundation for Electoral Systems
Interfax-Ukraine
September 11, 2020
NSDC, IFES sign memorandum of cooperation
Ukrinform
September 11, 2020
North Macedonia: In Brief
Congressional Research Service
September 9, 2020
Verification tips ahead of Edo governorship poll
Legit
September 8, 2020
MEC reviews polling procedures manual and forms
Malawi Electoral Commission
September 4, 2020
MEC Reviews Electoral Forms, Procedure Manual
Malawi Voice
September 3, 2020
Elections Interrupted: How Governments Are Using COVID to Break Democracy
Nonprofit Quarterly
September 3, 2020
Edo Guber Election: YIAGA releases 1st pre-election findings on political activities
Vanguard
September 2, 2020
Africa faces balancing act with elections amid COVID-19
Anadolu Agency
September 1, 2020
Survey Predicts Use of Strong Arm Tactics, Violence in Edo
This Day Live
September 1, 2020
Social Media Censorship: A Necessary Evil?
The Humanist
August 31, 2020
Bakanov against foreigners on the electoral lists, Gusovsky is running for mayor of Kyiv: election results on August 27
Hromadske
August 27, 2020
Masks and gloves for each voter - how parliamentary elections will be held in Kyrgyzstan
Kabar News Agency
August 25, 2020
Karen civil society groups will conduct voter education activities to enable eligible voters to cast their ballots
Karen News
August 24, 2020
Misinformation During Covid-19 Pandemic
The New Nation
August 21, 2020
Ondo guber: INEC commences training of EOs, others
Blueprint
August 20, 2020
Ondo guber election: TEI trains Electoral Officers, AEOs
Nigerian Pilot
August 20, 2020

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