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A Year of Elections in Nepal: Implementing a Federal and Inclusive Constitution
In 2017, record numbers of Nepali voters turned out to vote in local, provincial and national level elections to elect 35,000 Local Council representatives, including mayors and deputy mayors, 550 Provincial Assembly representatives, and 275 House of Representatives members. As envisioned by the 2015 Constitution, these elections completed Nepal’s transition from highly centralized monarchy to a federal republic with powers devolved from the center to newly established provincial and local governments.
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Brochure/Fact Sheet
Factsheet on Electoral Provisions in Nepal’s New Constitution
On September 20, 2015, Nepal’s Constituent Assembly approved a new constitution, transitioning Nepal to a Federal Democratic Republic divided into seven provinces. IFES has developed a factsheet to provide an overview of how the new constitution will affect Nepal’s electoral process, including explanations of the electoral systems to be used for different elected bodies and positions, provisions to ensure representation of women and other marginalized groups, and guidelines on the delimitation of electoral constituencies.
February 18, 2016
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Book
Gender Equality & Election Management Bodies: A Best Practices Guide
The full participation of women and men in a country's political and decision-making processes as voters, candidates, elected officials and electoral management body (EMB) staff is crucial. Yet, despite a set of robust international instruments and many positive developments in recent years, women represent only 21.7 percent of world's parliamentarians and in many countries they continue to be marginalized and underrepresented in political and electoral processes. Clearly, major steps still need to be taken before true gender equality is achieved in this arena.
September 23, 2014
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Civic education and government: your role in civil society in 21st Century part I
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Report/Paper
Annex to Final Project Report, Republic of Tajikistan, October 1, 1997 - September 30, 2002: Comprehensive Proposal for Electronic Voter Registration (1998-1999)
This report summarizes IFES efforts to establish a comprehensive proposal for electronic voter registration in Tajikistan. The report details several missions to the country and the methods used to complete a computer network system for future elections.
November 30, 2002
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Report/Paper
Annex to Final Project Report, Republic of Tajikistan, October 1, 1997 - September 30, 2002: Manual for Election Observers (2000)
November 30, 2002
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Report/Paper
Annex to Final Project Report, Republic of Tajikistan, October 1, 1997 - September 30, 2002: Political Party Platforms, Majlisi Oli Elections, Tajikistan, February 27, 2000
This document serves as an interim report covering political party development in Tajikistan from late 1999 to early 2000.
November 30, 2002
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Report/Paper
Republic of Tajikistan Final Project Report: October 1, 1997-September 30, 2002
This report summarizes IFES efforts in Tajikistan from 1997. The report specifically discusses bolstering democratic development through support for electoral sector reform, political party development, emergence of civil society, and civic education.
November 30, 2002
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Report/Paper
Annex to Final Project Report, Republic of Tajikistan, October 1, 1997 - September 30, 2002: Poll worker Training Manual (2000)
November 30, 2002
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Report/Paper
Annex to Final Project Report, Republic of Tajikistan, October 1, 1997 - September 30, 2002: Reference and Training Manual for the Resolution of Election Disputes in Tajikistan (2000)
This manual is designed as a guide for the resolution of electoral disputes. The manual is divided into two parts. The first part analyzes election law while the second part presents various appendix containing the actual law required for the resolution of election disputes.
November 30, 2002