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Elections on Trial: The Effective Management of Election Disputes and Violations
Mechanisms for election dispute resolution must increasingly withstand new forms of sophisticated political and electoral manipulation. A new IFES research paper, Elections on Trial: The Effective Management of Election Disputes and Violations, outlines the fundamental principles for procedural justice and open justice in election cases.
June 12, 2018
Publication
Report/Paper
Post-Election Public Opinion in Kosovo 2010: Findings from an IFES January 2010 Survey
The data collected after Kosovo’s first elections since declaring independence offer a unique snapshot of a young country optimistic, yet continuing to struggle with economic issues and divisions between ethnic groups. The 2009 municipal and mayoral elections were widely seen as well organized, free and fair, and voters report proper procedures taking place in polling stations. Still confidence in the power of the vote, while still fairly high, dropped between the 2007 and 2009 elections.
January 26, 2010
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IFES Signs Cooperative Agreement with Kosovo's Central Elections Commission
IFES has signed a cooperative agreement with Kosovo's Central Elections Commission (CEC) to provide technical support to the CEC for its November 15th elections.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Constitutional Framework for Provisional Self-Government in Kosovo
Written by Kosovo and international legal experts and signed on May 16th, 2001 by United Nations Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) Chief Hans Haekkerup, “Constitutional Framework for Provisional Self-Government in Kosovo” outlines the structure of government in Kosovo after the November 17th, 2001 general elections. It details institutions soon to be under the control of Kosovo’s leaders and civil servants and includes basic voting information in an effort to further educate the public.
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Report/Paper
The Electoral Process in Kosovo: Next Steps (Conclusions from the Conference Held in Pristina on 8-10 Feb 2001)
This conference report summarizes the areas of consensus from the plenary and working group sessions, observations of the October 2000 elections, the main presentations, the presentations on associations, and the outcomes of the three-day event in Kosovo.
February 28, 2001
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Election Complaints and Appeals Commission
“Election Complaints and Appeal Sub-Commission” is a document presented by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in preparation for the 2001 Parliamentary Elections. The document outlines the procedures necessary to file complaints and information on examples of possible complaints or appeals that may be filed by citizens of Kosovo. The ECAC was established on May 24th, 2001 and its purpose is to “examine and adjudicate complaints regarding violations of any applicable rules and regulations during the election process.”
Election Material
Civic Education Material
How Do I register?
In 2001, the United Nations Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) published this pamphlet entitled “How do I register?” in preparation for the November 17th Assembly Elections. This pamphlet focuses on voter registration and provides information such as identification needs, important deadlines, and other criteria necessary to register to vote.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
How to Vote
The United Nations Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) provide this “How To Vote” brochure in preparation for the November 17th, 2001 Kosovo Assembly elections. Details regarding polling hours, ballot instructions, practical tips, and a step by step voting procedure once in the polling station are provided.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Kosovo Assembly Elections 2001
Published by the International Foundation for Electoral Services (IFES) and the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), this comic strip provides step-by-step voting instructions to the people of Kosovo. Distributed in 2000 in preparation for the November 17th, 2001 Kosovo Assembly Elections, this comic strip emphasizes the ease of voting.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Understanding the Electoral System
In 2001, the United Nations Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) designed two pamphlets educating Kosovo citizens on the November 17th, 2001 Assembly Elections and Provisional Assembly Elections respectively. Both pamphlets are included in this document and both include basic factual information regarding political structure and explanations of proportional representation.