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The Principles of Election Reporting
Sri Lanka’s upcoming local government election will introduce numerous changes to the electoral system. The public will need to be informed of these changes in a balanced, impartial and fair manner. To meet this need, on January 8 and 9, IFES organized a two-day media training on principles of election reporting for 37 journalists from Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslim communities from across the country.
News & Updates
Feature
A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Addressing Violence Against Women in Elections
Sri Lanka looks to hold local government elections in early 2018, which will introduce thousands of new women leaders as the country implements its first-ever women’s quota. There is a critical need to mitigate violence against women in elections (VAWIE). To address this need, IFES is working with the Election Commission and civil society partners to implement a series of initiatives that aim to engage a diverse group of electoral stakeholders in comprehensively addressing election violence against women.
News & Updates
Feature
Field Team, IFES Chief of Party
Beverly G. Hagerdon</a>, International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Sri Lanka Chief of Party, has 18 years of experience working in the election field, including in the following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Philippines, the Maldives, Pakistan, Jordan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, South Africa and Indonesia.
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Spending Limits as a Policy Option
Citizens in many countries are upset because they believe the current financing of politics (which involves corruption and under-the-table deals) is violating the basic democratic values of equal opportunity, transparency and accountability. One way to bring the funding of political parties and candidates into line with these values is to regulate campaign expenditures through spending limits. This is a viable option, but such limits must be designed and implemented with care.
June 29, 2007
Election Material
Civic Education Material
50 Ans au Coeur de la Democratie
“50 Ans au Coeur de la Democratie” is a leaflet from 2007, available in French, which celebrates the fact that the Director General of Elections in Quebec has been at the heart of the electoral system in Quebec and has promoted democracy for 50 years. The document published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec publicizes what it has done to promote democracy, be at the service of voters, and regulate finance in elections taking place in Quebec.
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Book
A Guide for the Auditor of a Candidate in a Federal Election: Pursuant to the Canada Elections Act (2000) - Canada
October 01, 2000
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Referendum 1995: Financing and Expenses
“Referendum 1995: Financing and Expenses” is a 1995 leaflet, available in French, which explains the regulations for expenses and financing towards national committees that will be represented in the 1995 Referendum in Quebec, Canada. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, provides information on the official agent, financing reports, and affiliation.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Municipal - Official representatives: A question of principle
“Municipal - Official representatives: A question of principle” is a leaflet from July 1995, available in both French and English copies, which explains to readers that political parties or individual candidates running for municipal office must designate an official representative to collect campaign contributions. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, explains that contributions may only be solicited under the authority of the official representative for the 1995 Municipal Elections in Canada.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Municipal - Candidates: A question of principle
“Municipal Candidates: A Question of Principle” is a leaflet from 1995, available in a French and English copy, which explains how candidates running for office in their municipality should go about financing campaigns and incurring election expenses through the official agent. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, provides basic information on necessary qualifications to run for office in the 1995 Municipal Election in Quebec, Canada, and states some rules and regulations regarding election expenses and reimbursement.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Municipal - l'Agent Officiel: une question de principe
“Municipal - l'Agent Officiel: une question de principe” is a leaflet from 1995, available in both French and English copies, which explains to readers that political parties or individual candidates running for municipal office must designate an official agent in order to control finances. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, explains that the official agent is the only one authorized to incur election expenses for the 1995 Municipal Elections in Canada.