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Zaire Vote : Dix Recommandations
“Zaire Vote: Dix Recommendations” is a booklet from 1996, available in a French and Kituba, which gives 10 recommendations on the subject of voting in the Democratic Republic of Congo followed by a brief explanation on why this is important in order to ensure free and fair elections. The document, published by LINELIT (National League of Free and Fair Elections), touches on the topics of the secrecy of the vote, bribing and the objectives of political parties.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Droits et Promotion de la Femme
“Droits et Promotion de la Femme” is a pamphlet from 1996, available in French, which seeks to explain why women in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been discriminated against and gives possible solutions in order to give women more rights and better their position in society and the economy. The document is published by a Christian group called l’Epiphanie and also touches on women’s place in the Church and spiritual solutions to the problem. Overall, the pamphlet makes the point that as democracy becomes important in Africa, countries should try and increase women’s rights in order to hold true to the values of democracy.
Election Material
Ballot
Puerto Rico Status Ballot 1993
Ballot used in the 14 November 1993 referendum in Puerto Rico regarding the status of the island. Voters had the option to vote for continued commonwealth status, statehood in the United States, or independence.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Law on Plebiscite on the Political Status
Law on Plebiscite on the Political Status
Election Material
Constitution
Law on Cultural Autonomy for National Minorities
Law on Cultural Autonomy for National Minorities passed in Estonia in 1993. The law provides the ability for members of a national minority to establish cultural autonomy, through the creation and election of cultural councils or cultural boards.
Election Material
Constitution
Republic of Estonia Constitution
Constitution of the Republic of Estonia. Official Estonian version and official English translation.
Election Material
Ballot
Puerto Rico Municipal Ballot 1992
Ballot used in municipal elections in Carolina, Puerto Rico on 3 November 1992. The main parties constesting the election were the Partido Popular Democratico, the Partido Nuevo Progresista, and the Partido Independentista Puertorriqueno. Voters had the option to vote for an entire party list, a mix of candidates, or to nominate write-in candidates.
Publication
Report/Paper
Republic of Estonia: An Assessment of the Election to the Riigikogu and the Presidency, September 16-24, 1992
This report summarizes IFES findings from the September 1992 elections in Estonia. The report discusses election problems, successes and voting processes.
September 30, 1992
Election Material
Ballot
Estonia General Election Ballot 1992
Ballot used the first post-Soviet elections in Estonia. The left side of the page was used for Presidential elections, in which the main candidates were Arnold RUUTEL, Lennart MERI, and Rein TAAGEPERA. The 1992 election was the only time that Estonia's President was directly elected. The right side of the ballot shows candidates for the Parliament in the Louna-Tallinn district.
Publication
Report/Paper
Elections in Congo: The Winding Road to Democracy
This report summarizes the finding of IFES election observers in Congo during the legislative and presidential elections held in 1992. The report discusses Congo’s transition to democratic elections and the various rounds in both sets of elections.
August 31, 1992