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Manual de Planificacion para Elecciones Transitorias, Republica de Cuba
This report is a compendium of ideas and practices that might be useful for future Cuban officials and non-governmental leaders who are beginning a transition to democracy, or who are contemplating seeking reform of the current regime. The document discusses the minimum international norms and standards for free and fair elections, as well as the legal, constitutional and administrative options that are available to transition authorities.
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also offers ideas, based on examples from countries around the world, about what will be needed to establish and support an honest, efficient and transparent system of election administration, and what role the international community might be invited to play in that process.
June 29, 1999
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Transitional Election Planning Manual (Executive Summary), Republic of Cuba
This report is a compendium of ideas and practices that might be useful for future Cuban
officials and non-governmental leaders who are beginning a transition to democracy, or who
are contemplating seeking reform of the current regime. The document discusses the minimum international norms and standards for free and fair elections, as well as the legal, constitutional and administrative options that are available to transition authorities.
It
also offers ideas, based on examples from countries around the
world, about what will be needed to establish and support an honest, efficient and transparent system of election administration, and what role the international community might be invited to play in that process.
June 29, 1999
Publication
Report/Paper
Transitional Election Planning Manual Republic of Cuba
This report is a compendium of ideas and practices that might be useful for future Cuban
officials and non-governmental leaders who are beginning a transition to democracy, or who
are contemplating seeking reform of the current regime. The document discusses the minimum international norms and standards for free and fair elections, as well as the legal, constitutional and administrative options that are available to transition authorities.
It
also offers ideas, based on examples from countries around the
world, about what will be needed to establish and support an honest, efficient and transparent system of election administration, and what role the international community might be invited to play in that process.
June 29, 1999
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2019 in Papua New Guinea
IFES celebrated International Women’s Day 2019 with counterparts in Port Moresby and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. The Port Moresby-based Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission hosted a celebration and luncheon, and the IFES team in Bougainville joined local civil society organizations and other partners on a peace march through Buka Town.
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Photo Gallery: Pacific Women with Disabilities Empowered to Advocate with Government Officials
IFES partnered with the Pacific Disability Forum to train 15 women with a diverse range of disabilities in September 2019 as part of the “Power to Persuade” program. The training enhanced participants’ public speaking and advocacy skills and provided a platform to share their work, highlight best practices and discuss lessons learned.
Election FAQ
Elections in Vanuatu: 2020 General Elections
Vanuatu held elections on March 19. Voters’ concerns included the economy and the Pacific Islands Forum, which will be hosted by Vanuatu in August. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in Vanuatu: 2020 General Elections.
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COVID-19 and Elections in the Pacific Islands
In partnership with the Fijian Elections Office, IFES is co-hosting a webinar series to inform local election management bodies, civil society organizations and other stakeholders in the Pacific region on best practices for conducting elections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Election Considerations in the Pacific During an Infodemic
In partnership with the Fijian Elections Office, IFES is working to inform election management bodies, civil society organizations and other stakeholders in the Pacific region on best practices for conducting elections during the pandemic. Their most recent webinar focused on “Preserving Electoral Integrity During an Infodemic.”
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Ensuring Inclusion and Meaningful Political Participation in the Pacific During COVID-19
In partnership with the Fijian Elections Office, IFES co-hosted a webinar on inclusion in the Pacific region during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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IFES and the Pacific Disability Forum Celebrate International Women’s Day 2021
IFES and the Pacific Disability Forum stand in solidarity with women with disabilities working to ensure equal access to rights in the COVID-19 response and recovery.