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Photo Gallery: Voters in 32 Districts Cast Votes in Nepal’s Historic Elections
On November 26, 2017, Nepal held the first phase of its first national and state-level legislature elections since the promulgation of its new constitution on September 20, 2015. Voters headed to one of 2,919 polling locations across 32 districts in the hill and mountain regions of Nepal, with the remaining 45 districts preparing to vote on December 7. These districts represented 3,191,945 of the 15,427,938 total registered voters. These elections mark an important step in Nepal’s transition to a federal state.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Fair Procedures for Clear Solutions!
Seen in both Urdu and English, “Fair Procedures for Clear Solutions!” is a reminder sent out by the Election Commission of Pakistan on October 2nd, 2000. It provides a brief reminder to those Pakistanis over 18 to ensure that their names are on the voter’s list in order to be able to vote at the next election as well as special registration information.
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Pre-Election Technical Assessment: Republic of Bangladesh, September 2000
This pre-election technical assessment regarding the October 2001 parliamentary elections in Bangladesh details the IFES team's aim to identify interventions that could build confidence and possibly create inducements for the opposition to reengage in the election process. With the above objectives in mind, the report discusses IFES development of a number of proposals centered on building public confidence, and promoting transparency and inclusiveness in the administration of the election process. This report also details the various political parties, the political system and the Electoral Laws then present in Bangladesh.
August 31, 2000
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Information about Elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Voters
“Information about Elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Voters” was published in 1999 in lead up to the general elections that were held in Kazakhstan on October 10 and 24 of that year. The booklet describes the voting rights of Kazakhstani’s including universal adult suffrage. Also, there are sections on topics such as election financing and canvassing as well as the timing and place of the election.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Pastoral Exhortation of Philippine Politics
“Pastoral Exhortation of Philippine Politics” is a pastoral letter from September 16, 1997, which addresses the unequal and ‘hurtful’ way in which Philippine politics are conducted. The document, published by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, urges citizens of the Philippines to vote more intelligently, choosing candidates with integrity who will not cheat the people given the chance.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The 1997 General Elections in Question and Answer
Published in January 1996 by the General Elections Institute of Indonesia, this informational guide to the 1997 Indonesian general elections is prepared in a question and answer format to better educate Indonesian voters on basic election knowledge. Topics covered include voter registration, political structure of Indonesia, responsibilities of election monitor and organizers, as well as other general election required knowledge.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The 1997 General Elections
Published in January 1995 by the General Elections Institute of Indonesia, this guide provides educational information outlining the 1997 General Elections in Indonesia. Entitled “The 1997 General Elections” provides widespread information regarding the structure of the Indonesian electoral system, responsibilities of the election organizers, as well as voter registration procedures. The 1997 elections took place on May 29th, 1997.