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Commemorating Democracy Day
September 15, the International Day of Democracy, gives us an opportunity to reflect on what it means to vote and to partake in our country’s political affairs. It is also a good time to remember that for many around the world, the right to vote is hard fought and elusive.
This photo gallery consists of images from around the world that capture the spirit and struggle for democracy.
This photo gallery consists of images from around the world that capture the spirit and struggle for democracy.
News & Updates
Feature
Pano Kaya (What if?) Video Task Force 2010
This video asks in a reflective manner the capacity of the Filipino electorate to channel tangible and lasting political change in the country's tarnished socio-political climate. It conveys the message that non-engagement in the electoral and political front is an option that we should not take if we are resolute on changing our situation.
News & Updates
Feature
Change Video Task Force 2010
The video conveys a picture of the existing void between governance and citizen participation. It illustrates the socio-political issues facing the Philippine government and society.
News & Updates
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Pagkakaiba - "Differences"
Pagkakaiba is a short film in filipino with english subtitles that looks at the similarities of all people versus the differences that divide us.
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Report/Paper
Philippines: Advancing Reforms in Philippine Election Administration
This final report concludes the implementation of IFES’ activities carried out under the program “Advancing Reforms in Philippine Election Administration” with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The program was implemented from October 1, 2005 through November 30, 2008.
February 28, 2008
News & Updates
Feature
Voter Education in Mindanao, Philippines
A photo gallery from IFES' voter education project in Mindanao
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Guide to Parliament and Government
The “Guide to Parliament and Government” informs New Zealand citizens of the functions of parliament, the structure of New Zealand’s government, and the implementation of laws in the years 2000. This guide was distributed by the Asia Pacific Economic News LTD Publication in CD-ROM format. The document seen here contains a picture of the original CD-ROM.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Questions and Answers
Published by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand in October of 1999, prior to the November 27th general elections, “Questions and Answers” provide information focusing on the number of parliamentary members after this coming election and that number’s effect on the ability of the New Zealand government and its policy making.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
What This Country Needs
This pamphlet entitled “What This Country Needs” was issued by the New Zealand Post on April 20th, 1999 in order to prepare citizens for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Included in this educational pamphlet are a summary of campaign activity, a timetable of key activities, commonly asked questions and answers, and enrollment forms for unregistered New Zealand voters.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Q & A on MMP
“Q and A on MMP” is a short booklet detailing the basic facts of the Mixed Member Proportional system of electing New Zealand’s parliament first used in the 1996 general election. Published in 1999 by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand, this booklet provides a review of the commonly asked questions and answers in preparation for the November 27th, 1999 general elections.