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Challenges to the 2010 Palestinian Elections
Media reports as well as statements by President Abbas, Fatah and Hamas leaders indicate that Palestinian factions have agreed to hold elections in January 2010, even if agreements on other issues have not yet been reached.
June 29, 2009
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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
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Report/Paper
Council of Representatives Election Composite Report
In the December 15 election, 11,895,756 valid votes were cast inside Iraq and 295,377 were cast outside of Iraq making a grand total of 12,191,133. This was an increase over 9,852,291 ballots cast in October and 8,550,571 cast in January. There were also 139,656 invalid votes (1.1%) and 62,836 blank ballots (.05%) – for a total of 12,098,248 votes cast on December 15 in Iraq and 298,383 outside of Iraq (valid ballots plus 1,912 invalid ballots and 1,094 blank ballots) for a grand total of 12,396,631. If the in-country total is applied against the number of individuals in the voter registration database (15,568,702), it represents a turnout of 77.7% compared with 63.3% for October and 57.7% for January. The IECI annulled results at 227 polling stations because of irregularities. By governorate, the turnout ranged from 64.67% in Qadissiya to 98.43 in Salahadin...
December 14, 2005
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Report/Paper
IFES West Bank and Gaza Presidential Elections- Final Report February 2005
This report discusses IFES’ critical assistance to the electoral process in West Bank Gaza. IFES worked closely with the Central Election Commission to initiate civic education processes, commodity procurement and review of electoral law.
January 31, 2005
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Electoral Assessment
Palestinian Elections: A Pre-Election Assessment Mission Report (2002)
The International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), the International Republican Institute (IRI), and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), as well as a representative of the Government of Norway, jointly organized a pre-election assessment mission to the West Bank and Gaza between July 14 and July 24, 2002. The purpose of the mission was fourfold: 1) to evaluate the pre-electoral environment and identify the requirements of the Palestinian Authority, political parties, civil society and the international community to establish a meaningful electoral process; 2) to identify the elements of the process that are most vulnerable and the obstacles that must be overcome; 3) to assess the state of technical preparations for elections; and 4) to recommend electoral reform measures that could enhance the transparency and credibility of the process.
July 31, 2002
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Report/Paper
Technical Assistance for the 31 May Elections and Legal Reform, April 1998-March 1999
This report summarizes an IFES technical assistance project in anticipation of parliamentary and municipal elections. The report discusses voter education and mobilization, non-partisan candidate information and outreach, poll worker training, legal and regulatory development and voter registration.
May 31, 1999
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Report/Paper
Republic of Montenegro Technical Assessment of Election System Performance, Parliamentary and Municipal Elections, May 31, 1998
This analysis of election system performance in Montenegro reflects the cumulative findings of IFES' assessment and technical teams. It is based on their observations of the system in practice, a review of original source documents and consultations with the full range of participants in campaigns and elections. The analysis also reflects IFES' mandate as a technical assistance provider for parliamentary and municipal elections.
August 14, 1998
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Report/Paper
Strucna ocjena IFES_ a o stvarivanju izbornog sistema: Parlamentarni i opstinski izborni u Republici Crnoj Gori, SRJ 31 maj 1998
August 14, 1998
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Report/Paper
Republic of Montenegro: Voter Awareness Assessment and Legal Review, Nov 1997-Feb 1998
This report assesses voter awareness of democratic principles and processes in the Republic of Montenegro. The report discusses the election framework, political parties, media and NGO development in the country. The report also provides legal analysis and drafts of election legislation.
April 30, 1998