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Factsheet on Electoral Provisions in Nepal’s New Constitution
On September 20, 2015, Nepal’s Constituent Assembly approved a new constitution, transitioning Nepal to a Federal Democratic Republic divided into seven provinces. IFES has developed a factsheet to provide an overview of how the new constitution will affect Nepal’s electoral process, including explanations of the electoral systems to be used for different elected bodies and positions, provisions to ensure representation of women and other marginalized groups, and guidelines on the delimitation of electoral constituencies.
February 18, 2016
Publication
Book
Gender Equality & Election Management Bodies: A Best Practices Guide
The full participation of women and men in a country's political and decision-making processes as voters, candidates, elected officials and electoral management body (EMB) staff is crucial. Yet, despite a set of robust international instruments and many positive developments in recent years, women represent only 21.7 percent of world's parliamentarians and in many countries they continue to be marginalized and underrepresented in political and electoral processes. Clearly, major steps still need to be taken before true gender equality is achieved in this arena.
September 23, 2014
Publication
Report/Paper
Kingdom of Nepal: Technical Assessment of Election System Performance, Phase 2: July-August 2000
This report concentrates on three issues relating to the current (circa 2000) situation of the Election Commission of Nepal: 1. Progress in establishing the district election offices which form a central part of the Commission's Five Year Development Plan. 2. Voter registration and the development of a sustainable system for the voter identity cards now being issued and 3. the effectiveness of the Election Code of Conduct and possible revisions to the code.
August 31, 2000
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Report/Paper
Guinea Presidential Elections, December 14, 1998
This report summarizes IFES findings from Guinea in December 1997. The purpose of the document is to report on IFES assessments concerning the legal framework for presidential elections and propose recommendations for before, during and after the elections
December 13, 1998
Publication
Report/Paper
IFES Equatorial Guinea Assessment Report, November 1997
This report summarizes IFES observations in Equatorial Guinea from 1997. The report discusses the political situation and the prospects for the future of democracy in the country.
October 31, 1997
Publication
Report/Paper
Rapport de l IFES sur les Elections Presidentielles Decembre 1993
Ce rapport discute les élections présidentielles de la République de Guinée en décembre 1993. Le rapport touche beaucoup de sujets comme les comptes à rebours des élections, prise de décision et les recommandations pour les élections au futur.
December 31, 1993
Publication
Report/Paper
Guinea: A Pre-Election Assessment Report, February 16, 1992
This report is a summary of the recommendations and responses in regards to the electoral system in Guinea.
February 15, 1992
Publication
Report/Paper
Guinee: Rapport d Evaluation Pre-Electorale, 16 fevrier 1992
This report is a summary of the recommendations and responses in regards to the electoral system in Guinea.
February 15, 1992
Publication
Report/Paper
Political and Economic Transition in Guinea-Bissau: A Preliminary Assessment of the Process to Implement Free Elections
This report analyzes the Government of Guinea-Bissau’s ability to carry out free, fair and open elections. Elements examined by and IFES team include the role of the electoral law in the administration of the elections, a review of the constitution, ballot design and the role and duties of poll workers. The report also covers aspects such as voter identification, civic/voter education, election observers and procurement of election materials.
December 19, 1991
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Report/Paper
Kingdom of Nepal: Parliamentary Elections, May 12, 1991
This report summarizes IFES findings from the Nepalese Parliamentary Elections in 1991. Electoral processes, election day observations and voter registry are discussed along with various other IFES activities.
May 31, 1991