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A Rights-Based Approach to Electoral Security
In India, Maoist rebels killed 14 people in attacks in Chhattisgarh state as part of a campaign of violence aimed at disrupting the ongoing five-week national election in the world’s most populous democracy. Similarly, in the days leading up to the April 5 presidential election in Afghanistan, the Taliban unleashed a campaign of violence to discredit the electoral process and keep voters from the polls. Many hope this election will be known for delivering the first peaceful transfer of power in the country’s history.
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Report/Paper
Accessible Elections for Persons with Disabilities in Five Southeast Asian Countries
All too often, persons with disabilities are not included in the political lives of their country on an equal basis with others. Accessible Elections for Persons with Disabilities in Five Southeast Asian Countries is the first systematic attempt to gather data on election access from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines and Vietnam. The report reviews – for persons with disabilities – existing legal frameworks, challenges and barriers in exercising political rights and participation; best practices and innovations; and examples of how disabled persons organizations have been involved in electoral issues.
October 25, 2013
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Report/Paper
Political Finance in Post-Conflict Societies
This report draws lessons from eight cases in order to provide some guidelines for addressing the serious and often complex issues concerning the role of money in the political process in these societies.
April 30, 2006
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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
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Fiji (Nasinu, Rewa side) General Elections Parliamentary Ballot 1999
Ballot used for Parliamentary elections held in Fiji on 8 May 1999. This ballot was used in Constituency No. 50, the Nasinu/Rewa Open Constituency.
Election Material
Ballot
Fiji (Nadroga side) General Elections Parliamentary Ballot 1999
Ballot paper used for the Fijian Parliamentary election held on 8 May 1999. This ballot was used in the Nadroga Open Constituency.
Election Material
Ballot
Fiji (Ba, East Indian Communal) General Elections Parliamentary Ballot 1999
Postal ballot used for the 8 May 1999 Parliamentary election held in Fiji. This ballot was used in Constituency No. 29, the Indo-Fijian constituency of Ba East.
Election Material
Ballot
Fiji (Bua, Macuata West) General Elections Parliamentary Ballot 1999
Postal ballot paper for the Fijian Parliamentary election held on 8 May 1999. This ballot paper was used in Constituency No. 67, the Bua/Macuata West Open Constituency.
Election Material
Ballot
Fiji (Cakaudrove) General Elections Parliamentary Ballot 1999
Ballot used for the Parliamentary election in Fiji on 8 May 1999. This ballot was used in Constituency No. 70, the Cakaudrove West Open Constituency.
Election Material
Ballot
Fiji (Lomaivuna, Namosi, Kadavu) General Elections Parliamentary Ballot 1999
Postal ballot paper used in the Lomaivuna, Namosi, Kadavu Open Constituency during the Fijian Parliamentary election held on 8 May 1999.