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Lithuania: Money and Politics Case Study
Lithuania has rapidly developed both politically and economically since emerging from the Soviet Union in 1991. While the country has built a functioning parliamentary system of government, has become a member of NATO, and is on the verge of joining the European Union, it still faces many problems associated with the many consolidating democracies around the world. As in all democracies, populations need to trust that those they elect will represent their interests. Problems such as corruption, weaknesses in laws concerning the political financing, and unaccounted for political income and expenditures threaten the credibility of the process and hinder the speed at which democracy is consolidated. Additionally, Lithuania lacks the high level of vibrant debate about the issue of political financing among scholars, journalists and civil society bodies required to promote meaningful reform. Recognizing this, Lithuania has developed an independent Central Electoral Committee (CEC) and adopted laws requiring detailed and public disclosure of political finance accounts. Prior to conducting Money and Politics programming in Lithuania, the CEC had made a demonstrable interest in making information public. While scanning summary report of accounts and placing them on the internet, the user could not search, not easily compare and analyze the information. Interested parties were required to make an appointment to view more detailed, paper-based information. Further, while the Tax Authorities are required to audit final political party reports, enforcement is widely considered to be weak. Few, if any, cases of political finance violations have been forwarded and investigated, not to mention prosecuted. By addressing the difficult issues surrounding political finance with the support of IFES in 2002 and 2003, Lithuania is emerging as a model for other consolidating democracy to follow. Significant areas remain to be addressed. While Lithuania has taken concrete steps to reform political finance legislation, open political finance information to public scrutiny and oversight, and encourage debate, further efforts are required to actively enforce laws and regulations and raise the level of debate among the various governmental, legislative, and civil society groups. By addressing these areas, Lithuania has the potential for being an example of best practices while making local expertise and resources to other countries undergoing similar reforms.
December 31, 2002
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Electoral Code - Togo 2000
Electoral Code - Togo 2000
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Report/Paper
Togo: Election Assistance Project, December 11, 1993 - January 29, 1994, Final Activity Report
This report summarizes the findings from an IFES election assistance project in Togo from late 1993 and early 1994. The report discusses technical advice provided to the National Election Commission, the Secretariat of State and the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Security.
February 28, 1994
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Report/Paper
IFES Election Assistance Project: Togo, Final Activity Report (July 28 - August 23, 1993)
This report summarizes IFES’ technical election assistance project in Togo, conducted in summer 1993. Working with the Togolese Electoral Commission, the project’s aim was to strengthen Togo’s capacity to administer well-organized, free and fair elections.
August 31, 1993
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Law on Delimiting Constituencies
Law on Delimiting Constituencies
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Modifications in Electoral Code
Modifications in Electoral Code
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Modifications in The Electoral Code
Modifications in The Electoral Code
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Guide des Scrutateurs
“Guide des Scrutateurs” is a guide, available in French, created by the National Electoral Commission of Togo which explains to polling agents how to go about their duties when counting votes on Presidential Election Day in January 1993. The Commission seeks to provide clear instructions to workers as to ensure transparency. The document includes a diagram of polling tables, forms to fill out about ballots, and rules and regulations for polling agents to follow.