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Support to the Electoral Process of Burkina Faso, September 1997
This report summarizes IFES findings from the May 1997 technical assessment initiative in Burkina Faso. IFES provided on-site technical assistance prior to legislative elections. This report discusses the creation and implementation of the National Commission for the Organization of Elections.
August 31, 1997
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Assistance Technique au Processus Electoral au Burkina Faso, Septembre 1997
August 31, 1997
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Compulsory Retirement Savings Scheme Referendum
Compulsory Retirement Savings Scheme Referendum
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of Burkina Faso -1997
Constitution of Burkina Faso as amended in 1997.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Guidebook to Parliament for the Community
“Guidebook to Parliament for the Community” is an Asia Pacific Economic News LTD publication from 1997 outlining basic the governmental structure of New Zealand. This guidebook also provides information regarding civic education and participation in elections, parliamentary structure and members, and several other topics intended to better inform New Zealand citizens of their government and its policies and relationships with citizens and other countries.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The New Zealand Electoral Compendium
“The New Zealand Electoral Compendium,” published in 1997 by the New Zealand Electoral Commission reviews the 1996 general election results and electoral process. Furthermore, this compendium delves into the structure of the New Zealand parliamentary structure and provides a political glossary in order to educate New Zealanders on the recent election history and current political structure of their country.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Citizenship and Democracy
“Citizenship and Democracy” is a training manual published in 1997 by the Institute for Democracy in South Africa (IDSA). The manual provides a guide for lesson plans that educators can use to teach about citizens' rights, the South African bill of rights, and how citizens can play a role in their own democracy.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Truth Talk
This is the November 1996 edition of South Africa’s “Truth Talk,” a publication of the country’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The magazine focuses on reparations for civil rights violations of the past and includes a piece by Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu, the Commission’s chairperson. There is also a section on individuals’ reactions to the work of the Commission. A second topic of this magazine was the granting of amnesty to South African’s who had perpetrated human rights violations while under orders. This piece was published two years after the 1994 elections in South Africa, the first to feature universal adult suffrage.
Election Material
Ballot
New Zealand General Election Ballot 1996
Sample ballot for the General Election held in New Zealand on 12 October 1996. The main parties in the election were the National Party, the Labour Party, New Zealand First, and The Alliance.
Election Material
Ballot
New Zealand Local Restoration Poll Ballot 1996
Sample ballot from the 12 October 1996 poll held on the restoration of liquor licenses in New Zealand. The referendum was held in the districts of Eden, Grey Lynn, Roskill, and Tawa.