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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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A Guide for the Auditor of a Candidate in a Federal Election: Pursuant to the Canada Elections Act (2000) - Canada
October 01, 2000
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Report/Paper
The Media and the Presidential Elections in Russia 2000
This guide covers legal as well as various practical issues related to the participation of TV and radio companies and editorial offices of periodicals in the running of the 2000 presidential elections in the Russian Federation.
May 31, 2000
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Report/Paper
Regulation of Political Funding Under Election Laws of the Russian Federation
April 01, 1999
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Report/Paper
The Election of President of the Russian Federation 1996: A Technical Analysis with Recommendations for Reform
This report reflects IFES’ cumulative findings of the 1996 presidential elections in Russia. The report is designed as a reference tool for those tasked with legal, institutional, and procedural reform of the electoral process.
July 31, 1996
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Report/Paper
Mision de Observacion de las Elecciones de Guinea Ecuatorial, Marzo de 1996
February 29, 1996
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Poll Results
This document reports the results of a poll taken after a Russian Federation Presidental election in 1996.
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.