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Angola: Assessment of Proposed Voter Registration Process and Elections in Angola
This report contains information about preparations for the 1992 elections in Angola. It contains details on the organization of and findings from a 1991 seminar organized by the Angolan government concerning elections and voter registration. The report is divided into 5 sections: the Introduction (Section One); notes of meetings and discussions; summary of information and details of the work (Section Two); Seminar Program work
(Section Three); summary of proceedings at the Seminar (Section Four); and conclusions and an
overview of the assessment position (Section Five).
October 31, 1991
Election Material
Ballot
Angola Presidential Ballot 1992
Ballot used for Presidential elections in Algeria on 29 and 30 September 1992. The main candidates in the election were Jose Eduardo DOS SANTOS and Jonas SAVIMBI. The 1992 election was the most recent direct presidential election in Angola.
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Report/Paper
Angola Presidential and Legislative Elections, September 29-30 1992, Report of the IFES Observation Mission
This report summarizes IFES findings regarding Angola’s September 29-30, 1992 legislative and presidential elections. The report discusses the framework of the elections, election assistance, election preparations, election day observations and IFES recommendations.
September 30, 1992
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Report/Paper
Ethiopia: Pre-Election Technical Assessment, May 1994
This report analyzes the electoral situation in Ethiopia prior to the 1994 elections. The report identifies pre-election tasks that the Government should implement for successful elections. The report also lists suggestions for future elections.
April 30, 1994
Election Material
Constitution
The Draft Constitution of Ethiopia
English translation of the 1994 draft constitution of Ethiopia.
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Report/Paper
Ethiopia: Technical Assistance Project
This report summarizes the technical assistance provided to Ethiopia’s National Electoral Board in 1994. The report also summarizes election day observations and discusses the post-election evaluation workshop that IFES conducted.
August 31, 1994
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Report/Paper
Technical Assistance Project, September 1994 - July 1995
This technical assistance report details the introduction of the Election Results Tabulation System (ERT) in Ethiopia. This report can serve as a manual on how vote tabulators can use the ERT to monitor votes and constituency results.
September 30, 1995
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Electoral Assessment
Angola Pre-Election Assessment Report (2001)
From August 4-20, 2001, the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) conducted a joint pre-election assessment in Angola. The objective of the assessment was to: (1) Determine the prospects for holding general elections at such a time when the conditions that affect elections are conducive to a participatory and open process; and (2) Provide a set of baseline data from which to assess the readiness of Angola for elections and to make recommendations to the Government of the Republic of Angola, United States Government, the United Nations organizations in Luanda, and other donors, in preparation for such elections, including a timeline by which key actions need to occur.
February 28, 2002
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Report/Paper
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