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Constitution (Big Law Book) of Liberia
Published by Liberian Democracy Watch (LDW) in 1999, “Constitution (Big Law Book) of Liberia” serves as an interpretation of the actual Liberian Constitution of 1986 in the vernacular with illustrations. This publication summarizes the important aspects of government structure, fundamental rights and national policy of Liberia, and the functions of the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of government in an effort to better educate the Liberian public. Also mentioned is the political party system and electoral structure of the country.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Are you Ready to Vote?
“Are You Ready to Vote?” was published in 1998 by the Elections Commission of Liberia and funded by USAID and IFES. This voter card brochure encourages Liberians to register to vote and obtain their voter cards on the heels of the July 19, 1997 General Elections in preparation for local elections. This document provides a sample voter card.
Election Material
Ballot
Liberia Presidential Ballot 1997
Ballot used for the Liberian presidential election held on 19 July 1997. The main candidates in the election were Charles TAYLOR and Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Seat Allocations for 1997 Special Elections
Seat Allocations for 1997 Special Elections
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Vote May 30
In order to encourage voter turnout the Elections Commission of the Republic of Liberia published this flyer which reads “Vote May 30th: Lofa Votes May 30th.” This flyer urges citizens of Lofa County, Liberia to vote in their local elections in 1997.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Da My Choice
This Liberian cartoon explains the importance of voter registration, encourages voter participation, and emphasizes free and fair elections in the upcoming July 19th, 1997 General Elections. Entitled “Da My Choice,” this Independent Elections Commission (IECOM) publication features fictional Liberian citizens eager to vote democratically.
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Report/Paper
Election Official Training in Bangladesh: Project Overview and Recommendations
This report details the IFES Election Official Training Assistance Project undertaken in October and November 1995. The document focuses on the technical assistance and commodities support to the Secretariat in support of its newly established Electoral Training Institute. The report details the multi-tiered project which helped prepare the Training Institute for election officials throughout Bangladesh. The discussion turns to the preparation of manuals, the development of an Election Official Pledge and Code of Conduct and details the intricacies of IFES work in assisting in Bangladeshi elections.
June 30, 1996
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Report/Paper
Bangladesh Pre-Election Technical Assessment (January-February 1995) for the Sixth Parliamentary Elections projected for Winter 1995-96
This 1995 report evaluates Bangladesh's administrative systems for the delivery of electoral services such as constituency delimitation, voter identification and registration, balloting and election administration, poll worker training, vote tabulation, voter education, campaign practices, and media and civic participation prior to parliamentary elections. The report continues by identifying feasible areas for short-term technical assistance in anticipation of the parliamentary elections and provides a framework for public and private-funded assistance projects. Lastly, the report recommends longer term improvements to Bangladesh's election process as well as concrete actions which could be taken by USAlD and the NGO community in strengthening democratic institutions.
February 29, 1996
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The Law on Election of the Members of The People's Council
The Law on Election of the Members of The People's Council
Publication
Report/Paper
Report on Joint UN/IFES Mission Electoral Process in Liberia
This report summarizes the IFES mission regarding the electoral process in Liberia in 1994.
September 30, 1993