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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.
Publication
Book
Political Finance in Post-Conflict Societies
This study of political finance in post-conflict society identifies lessons learned from international donor-funded efforts to support political processes in post-conflict environments in general and the funding of political parties and campaign finance in particular. The document consists of eight case studies that seek to improve our understanding not only of the political dynamics of post-conflict situations but also of how to rally international support for holding elections and supporting democratization under such circumstances.
April 30, 2006
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Campagne nationale d'education electorale
“Campagne nationale d’education electorale” is a pamphlet from May 2005, available in French, which educates readers about their right and responsibility to vote. The document, published with the help of IFES, prepares citizens for the 2005 Presidential Election in Guinea where they are strongly encouraged to vote. Additionally, the pamphlet provides information about voter registration and what to look for in a candidate.
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Book
Information on Registering as a Political Party (March 2002) - UK
Handbook for political parties published
by the Electoral Commission of the UK.
by the Electoral Commission of the UK.
February 28, 2002
Publication
Book
Donations: Explanatory Notes for Registered Political Parties - UK
Campaign finance guidance for political
parties published by the Registration and Compliance Team of the Electoral
Commission of the UK
parties published by the Registration and Compliance Team of the Electoral
Commission of the UK
March 01, 2001
Publication
Report/Paper
Guinea: Technical Assistance to the 2000 Elections, IFES Final Report
This report summarizes IFES on-site technical assistance provided in Guinea. The report details IFES efforts with various political parties, civil society and the international community. The report is specific to Guinea’s June 25, 2000 municipal elections.
October 31, 2000
Publication
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
Je vais choisir un Senateur en Herbe
“Je vais choisir un Senateur en Herbe” is a guide to candidates and voters, available in French, for a mock election for Senator meant to teach students more about the electoral system in Haiti. The guide, published by the Minister of National Education in April 1999, gives advice to candidates on how to write and deliver speeches as well as providing guidelines to voters on how to choose the appropriate candidate.