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South Sudan's Journey to Independence
On July 9, the Republic of South Sudan becomes the world’s newest nation. Independence from Sudan is the result of years of conflict, an internationally mediated peace agreement and a peaceful popular vote for separation. Although violence continues throughout Sudan, the January 2011 referendum on independence for South Sudan marks a triumph of the democratic process. More than 97 percent of registered southern Sudanese voters cast ballots to determine their nation’s future. This photo gallery depicts the milestones along South Sudan’s path to independence.
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Southern Sudan: Referendum for Secession
Sunday, January 9 kicked off a week of voting in Southern Sudan on a referendum to determine whether it will secede from the north. The overall mood was jubilant as citizens fulfilled one of the points established during the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), which was signed on January 9, 2005 between the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement. The CPA expired on July 9, 2011. Final results from the referendum are expected to be released in late January and final results will be made public by February 14, 2011.
News & Updates
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Southern Sudan Registers to Vote in the Referendum
An estimated 3.9 million Southern Sudanese registered in November and December 2010 to cast a ballot in the referendum occurring between January 9-15, 2011. The SSRC has established polling centers in the north and in eight countries (Australia, Canada, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, the UK, and the USA) and the SSRB has established polling stations throughout Southern Sudan. As a key milestone of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), the referendum will determine whether Sudan remains unified or if the ten states of Southern Sudan will secede. At least 60% of those registered to vote must cast a ballot for the results to be binding.
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Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, 7th December 1996: STEP Project Election Briefing Papers
This paper provides a brief overview of the run-up to the December 1996 elections in Ghana. This document provides background information about the political developments that took place in the year prior to the election and their effect on election administration. The report serves as an educational tool for observers and workers in Ghana for the election.
October 31, 1996
Election Material
Civic Education Material
A Guide to the Voter
In preparation for the December 7th, 1996 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Ghana, the Electoral Commission of Ghana published “A Guide to the Voter.” This guide provided Ghanaian citizens with complete voter registration information, further information on the election process and an overview of election workers. The purpose of this guide is to educate the public and contribute towards a peaceful, free, and fair election.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voters' Registration News
“Voters’ Registration News” is a special feature published by the Electoral Commission of Ghana in September 1995 in preparation for the 1996 presidential and parliamentary elections. This article explains the new registration process and provides general election and voting information including an illustrated step-by-step process of the new voter registration. This article was funded by Supporting the Electoral Process (STEP) with a grant from USAID and IFES.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Registration 1995: Public Education Workshop guide
This guide explains the steps, timing, and materials involved in planning and facilitating an educational workshop on voter registration.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Let's Register Together (poster)
This advertisement encouraging the Ghanaian people to register to vote from September 15th to the 30th in 1995 was circulated in preparation for the 1996 national elections. This poster is aptly titled “Let’s Register Together” and depicts two hands both holding new voter registration cards.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Some Questions and Answers on Voter Registration
This document entitled “Some Questions and Answers on Voter Registration” was published in 1995 by the Electoral Commission of Ghana and provides brief answers to basic questions on the new registration process, general voting rules and regulations, and the electoral structure in Ghana. This pamphlet was funded by Supporting the Electoral Process (STEP) with a grant from USAID and IFES.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Kofi & Ama Learn about Voter Registration
In order to educate and encourage the Ghanaian public, the Electoral Commission of Ghana produced this comic strip in 1995, a year before the national elections. Aimed directly at the youth population, this comic strip provides information regarding the new registration process, voting rules and qualifications, and other facets of basic electoral knowledge. This document was funded by the Supporting the Electoral Process (STEP) with a grant from USAID and IFES.