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Elections in The Gambia: Toward Consensus and Access
On September 9, IFES and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of The Gambia co-organized a workshop on the theme “Elections in The Gambia: Toward Consensus and Access,” which was attended by representatives from the IEC, the Constitutional Review Commission, civil society organizations and the international community.
Publication
Report/Paper
Regional Director on “The Elections We Want” in Africa
As part of its annual report, the Wilson Center Africa Program asked IFES Regional Director for Africa Rushdi Nackerdien to contribute an essay on recent African elections. His piece, “The Elections We Want,” covered 2017 elections in Angola, Rwanda, Liberia, Senegal, the Gambia, and Kenya, and their implications for election practitioners moving forward.
January 31, 2018
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The First Legislative Council Elections of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: 1998 Election Special
In preparation for the May 24th, 1998 First Legislative Council Elections, the Information Services Department from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, prepared this “1998 Election Special.” This document includes brief biographies and a picture of each candidate running for office, information on the voting structure, system, procedures, and other general election education as well as important dates in the election process. The slogan “fair, open, honest” is repeatedly used throughout the document.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Register as Electors Practise a High Degree of Autonomy
This pamphlet distributed by the First Legislative Council Elections of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides Hong Kong residents with the information necessary to register as an elector. These electors would play a role in the upcoming 1998 elections for the First Legislative council. This pamphlet is provided both in English and Chinese.
Publication
Report/Paper
The Gambia: Pre-Election Assessment 1996, Final Report
This report summarizes a pre-election assessment from The Gambia in 1996. The report discusses various topics in The Gambia, including human rights, civic education, political parties, the media and The Gambia’s election commission. The report discusses the challenges faced by various election teams (IFES, NDI) in The Gambia.
August 31, 1996
Election Material
Constitution
A Draft of A Constitution for The Second Republic of The Gambia
Draft Constitution for the Second Republic of The Gambia, as established in the aftermath of the military coup in 1994.
Election Material
Constitution
Book Twelve: The Ombudsman, The Land Commission, The National Council for Civic Education, The Commissions of inquiry and The Media.
An examination of provisions in the Constitution of the Second Republic of The Gambia relating to the Ombudsman, the Land Commission, the National Council for Civic Education, the Commissions of Inquiry, and the media.
Election Material
Constitution
Book Ten: Amendment of The Constitution and The Constitution As The Fundamental Law
Examination by the Gambian newspaper, Foroyaa, as to the ability to amend the Constitution of the Second Republic of The Gambia, and as to the status of the Constitution as fundamental law of The Gambia.