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Voters Education (1)
“Voter Education (1)” is a 1990 pamphlet which provides information on how to vote in the upcoming the Nigerian Local Government Elections in December 1990. The document, published by the National Electoral Commission, explains to readers the importance of voter registration, lists the political parties running for office and provides a brief overview of polling agents and other election officials.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voters Register 1991
“Voters Register 1991” is a July 1991 pamphlet which explains to readers how to register their names to the new, revised voter list so they are properly registered to vote in the upcoming 1991 Legislative Elections in Nigeria. The document, published by the National Electoral Commission, provides information on the importance of voter list revisions, voter cards and the upcoming elections.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voters Education (1)
“Voter Education (1) is a September 1998 pamphlet designed to explain in simple terms the laws and materials needed for electoral events and encourage citizens to register to vote, thereby assisting the electoral commission of Nigeria in obtaining an accurate register for the Nigerian Local Government Council Elections in November 1998. The document, published by the Independent National Electoral Commission, provides information about timing, location and importance of the registration process.
Publication
Report/Paper
Guide for the Planning and Organization of Local Government Elections in the West Bank and Gaza
In this manual, IFES presents a series of major recommendations about how to organize local elections in which the Palestinian public can have confidence. The manual discusses the logistical complications for holding local elections. Additionally, election law, administration and voter registration are discussed.
December 31, 1997
Publication
Report/Paper
Final Report: IFES Technical Assistance for Municipal Elections in the West Bank and Gaza
This report summarizes on-site technical assistance provided by IFES to the Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Local Elections and the Supreme Elections Committee for municipal elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The report discusses the creation of a municipal government election law, registration of voters, election materials procurement and management, pollworker training and voter education campaigns.
March 31, 1998
News & Updates
Feature
Palestinian Elections 2006
A photo gallery from the 2006 parliamentary elections in the Palestinian Territories
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Nigeria: Debating a New Voters Register Four Months before Election Day
Earlier this year, Nigeria held the world’s attention with the illness and subsequent death of President Umaru Yar'Adua. After his passing, Vice President Goodluck Jonathan assumed the presidency. In January 2011, the tenure of the current presidency will expire and Nigeria will hold presidential elections to elect the country’s next leader.
Publication
Report/Paper
Palestinian High Court: “Cancelling Elections is Illegal”
On December 13, 2010, the Palestinian High Court issued its final verdict on the lawsuits challenging the Council of Ministers (Cabinet) of the Palestinian Authority decision to cancel the local elections scheduled for July 17, 2010. The Court ruled that once the cabinet calls for elections, it does not have authority to cancel them.
December 16, 2010
News & Updates
Feature
IFES Observes Voter Registration in Nigeria
More than 65 million Nigerians registered to vote between January 15 and February 8 for the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections in April. IFES conducted unofficial monitoring in the southern and northeastern regions of the country in order to give feedback on the registration process and results to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. INEC experienced technical problems with the Direct Data Capture (DDC) machines used to register voters and faced serious challenges deploying machines and registration workers across the country. However, at the end of the period, many civil society groups gave the exercise positive marks and Nigerians remained enthusiastic for the upcoming polls.