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Constitution of The Co-Operative Republic of Guyana
Constitution of Guyana as passed in February 1980.
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Republic of Panama
Constitution of The Republic of Panama
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Los Derechos posesorios
“The Right to Possess” is a civic education handbook, available in Spanish, issued in 1989 by the Popular Legal Support Center in Panama. The handbook explains and describes the meaning of the right to possess and what it means to be entitled to possession. The information provided in the handbook is meant to familiarize Panamanians with their rights, specifically with the right to possess, to ensure they understand its implications and can protect their right if violated.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
El Derecho de Alimentos
“The Right to Financial Support” is a civic education handbook, available in Spanish, issued in 1990 by the Popular Legal Support Center in Panama. The handbook explains and describes the meaning of the right to financial support to which the vulnerable members of the society, such as children and women, are entitled to. Additionally, the handbook provides recommendations for these when considering asking for help from the authorities responsible with enforcing the respect of the right to financial support
Publication
Report/Paper
Romania in the Wake of Ceausescu: An Assessment of the Romanian Electoral System on Election Eve
This report summarizes the results of an IFES conducted survey of the legal, institutional and political framework for the May 20, 1990 elections in Romania. The survey covers various topics, including electoral law, campaign and election conduct and conclusions and recommendations.
April 30, 1990
Publication
Report/Paper
Romania: A Dream Deferred - The 1990 Elections and Prospects for Future Democracy
This report describes the electoral process as observed by members of the IFES delegation during the period of May 10-26; 1990 in Romania. The body of the report is divided into two areas: first, a description of the last six weeks of the campaign period; and second, a description of the balloting and tabulation procedures.
May 31, 1990
Publication
Report/Paper
Guyana: A Pre-Election Technical Assessment Report, October 31, 1990
IFES provided an on-site technical assessment of Guyana’s electoral system prior to the 1991 Parliamentary elections. This report summarizes IFES findings, including a review of electoral law, the various political parties and election commodities.
October 30, 1990
Publication
Report/Paper
Guyana: A Pre-Election Technical Assessment Report, October 31, 1990, revised March 22, 1991
IFES provided an on-site technical assessment of Guyana’s electoral system prior to the 1991 Parliamentary elections. This report summarizes IFES findings, including a review of electoral law, the various political parties and election commodities.
March 21, 1991
Election Material
Civic Education Material
General and regional elections : Warning
In an article prepared by Chief Election Officer R.A. Jacobs entitled “General and Regional Elections: Warning,” excerpts from sections 78 and 79 of the Representation of the People Act are provided to inform the Guyanese public on the importance of order in polling places. Also mentioned is the treatment of election workers in an effort to keep away violence from voting stations.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Get Ready!
Published in Guyana in 1991 by the National Registration Commission, “Get Ready” is an election advertisement urging Guyanese citizens to register to vote before the May 17th, 1991 deadline. In preparation for the first free and fair elections in 1992, this advertisement argues that every Guyanese citizen over 18 has the civic duty to participate in the voting process.