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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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Electoral Code Working Group, Bosnia and Herzegovina Activity Compendium, January - March, 1996
This report summarizes the process, conclusions and recommendations of the Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Electoral Code Working Group (ECWG), which took place from January to March, 1996. The document discusses the legality of elections in BiH, the elements of citizenship and voting issues following the Dayton Peace Agreement. The document includes a report entitled Law on Elections: A Technical Analysis, which provides commentary on electoral laws in BiH. Lastly, a Voter Education Plan for Pre-Election Activities is included in the end of the report.
March 31, 1996
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Bangladesh Pre-Election Technical Assessment (January-February 1995) for the Sixth Parliamentary Elections projected for Winter 1995-96
This 1995 report evaluates Bangladesh's administrative systems for the delivery of electoral services such as constituency delimitation, voter identification and registration, balloting and election administration, poll worker training, vote tabulation, voter education, campaign practices, and media and civic participation prior to parliamentary elections. The report continues by identifying feasible areas for short-term technical assistance in anticipation of the parliamentary elections and provides a framework for public and private-funded assistance projects. Lastly, the report recommends longer term improvements to Bangladesh's election process as well as concrete actions which could be taken by USAlD and the NGO community in strengthening democratic institutions.
February 29, 1996
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Que Dieu protege la Guinee
“Que Dieu protege la Guinee” is a September 1993 memo, available in French, which addresses religious citizens of Guinea and summarizes a disastrous situation in which Guineans no longer care for each other, resulting in violence and chaos. The document, published by the Muslim and Christian religious leaders of Guinea, states that the upcoming 1993 Presidential Elections could be a turning point for the country if national unity can be preserved through social justice and freedom.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
La Guinee, une famille a Construire
“La Guinee, une famille a Construire” is an August 1993 essay, available in French, which states that Guinea currently finds itself in a divided state where anarchy is becoming the mode of society – the essay urges citizens of Guinea, instead of spreading violence while waiting for the authorities to react, to take part in politics and make the upcoming 1993 Presidential Elections a turning point for the country. The document, published by the Episcopal Conference of Guinea, expresses the belief that if people follow the route of democracy, that society will settle itself and national unity will be achieved.
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Rapport de I IFES sur la Mission de son Consultant Juridique en Guinee
This report was conducted in Guinea in 1991. The report serves as a manual on legal matters relating to electoral law in the country. The report is in French and English.
December 31, 1990
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Romania: A Dream Deferred - The 1990 Elections and Prospects for Future Democracy
This report describes the electoral process as observed by members of the IFES delegation during the period of May 10-26; 1990 in Romania. The body of the report is divided into two areas: first, a description of the last six weeks of the campaign period; and second, a description of the balloting and tabulation procedures.
May 31, 1990