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Comores, Rapport d'Evaluation Pre-Electorale, 20 novembre 1991
This 1991 report (in French) is a pre-election assessment of the electoral system in Comoros, and includes descriptions of legislative and procedural institutions. The report highlights nine factors that could facilitate the establishment of a comprehensive and operational democracy in Comoros.
November 19, 1991
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Comoros: A Pre-Election Assessment Report, November 20, 1991
This 1991 report provides a pre-election assessment of the electoral system in Comoros (in French). The report suggests nine factors that, if implemented, could result in the establishment of a comprehensive and operational democracy in Comoros. The report includes descriptions of the legislative and procedural institutions that existed in Comoros
November 19, 1991
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Democratic Transition in the Islands: A Final Report on the IFES Civic Education Project in Comoros, May 18 - June 13, 1992
This report was created in response to requests from the Government of Comoros to IFES to help in the establishment of structures and procedures in preparation for legislative elections. The report identifies civic and voter education as an area where the Government of Comoros could improve its electoral system.
August 31, 1992
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Campagne Presidentielle: Evaluation Pre-Electorale, juin 1993
This report summarizes IFES efforts in Gabonese presidential elections, held in December 1993. The report stresses the importance of this election because it was one of the first transitions on the African continent and the report discusses both the role of the Government in Gabon and the political parties running for election. Lastly, the report provides suggestions for the structure, administration and electoral code.
May 31, 1993
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Competing for the Presidency: A Pre-Election Assessment, June 1993
This report summarizes IFES efforts in Gabonese presidential elections, held in December 1993. The report stresses the importance of this election because it was one of the first transitions on the African continent and the report discusses both the role of the Government in Gabon and the political parties running for election. Lastly, the report provides suggestions for the structure, administration and electoral code.
May 31, 1993
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Report on Joint UN/IFES Mission Electoral Process in Liberia
This report summarizes the IFES mission regarding the electoral process in Liberia in 1994.
September 30, 1993
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Evaluation of Fondation Hirondelle/Star Radio Project, Monrovia, February 7, 1999
This report offers background on the Star Radio project, as well as general information on the Liberian political and economic climate in Liberia. The report also provides an evaluation of the station itself, with an analysis of it structure and organization, programming, resources, financing and budget. The final section of the report outlines a mid-to long-range business plan, building on Star’s rapid response phase.
February 06, 1999
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Gabon Pre-Election Technical Assessment, October 8 - 25, 1998
This report summarizes IFES findings from the December 1998 presidential election in Gabon. The report discusses the national election committee, poll worker training, media and elections and lastly, civic education.
February 28, 1999
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Evaluation Technique Pre-Electorale au Gabon du 8 au 25 Octobre 1998
This report summarizes IFES findings from the December 1998 presidential election in Gabon. The report discusses the national election committee, poll worker training, media and elections and lastly, civic education.
February 28, 1999
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Report of an Electoral Assessment and Planning Mission to Liberia: April 4-25, 2004
With the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in Accra in August 2003, Liberians committed themselves to political, versus military, competition for the control of Liberia’s reconstruction. This commitment places added importance on the electoral process as the means through which the political competition will be carried out. The signatories to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement agreed to reform Liberia’s electoral system prior to the conduct of the 2005 elections. A major challenge, however, is how this electoral system can serve as a framework for political competition beyond 2005. In April 2004, IFES fielded a technical planning mission to examine the electoral environment and suggest a strategy for international support for the electoral process. Among the key findings were: 1. Liberians must be involved in all aspects of the process for the CPA-mandated October 2005 elections to leverage the maximum opportunity to bring the nation to a state of peaceful transition; 2. The electoral framework – detailing the legal provisions, the type of electoral system, the nature of the elections to be held, and other aspects of the electoral process – must be agreed upon no later than October 2004 to allow sufficient time for election preparations. Such a framework should be endorsed by Liberia’s stakeholders; 3. Timely, coordinated and robust international assistance at all stages and levels of the electoral process is necessary to create an environment for a successful outcome and to ensure that the best practices of transitional political processes are put into place; and 4. The international community will have to cover the majority of the cost of the elections, as well as provide considerable assistance to the resulting elected and appointed institutions responsible for Liberia’s reconstruction. This report contains recommendations for both the National Elections Commission (NEC) and its partners in the international community. Some of the key recommendations include: • To ensure that Liberian stakeholders are supportive of the electoral framework, that it meets Liberia’s needs and that it conforms to international standards, the process that leads to the establishment of the electoral framework must be perceived as inclusive and legitimate, while drawing on international best practices and principles. As such, it is recommended that fora be provided for NEC and Liberian political and civic actors to consider the various major issues. The international community should support the electoral reform process and provide technical assistance to facilitate the drafting of the resultant electoral framework. • International assistance will need to be provided to build the capacity of the National Elections Commission to organize and conduct the elections and to ensure the credibility of the electoral process. • The international community and the National Transitional Government of Liberia will need to provide timely and complete support to the elections budget. Any delays in the provision of financing and material will negatively impact the elections timeline. Once the electoral framework is finalized, the full costs for the elections will be known. However, priority at this point should be given to financing the NEC’s current personnel and operational costs, including the re-establishment of its presence in the counties, and voter education. • International assistance should support: o The administration of the elections: To support the conduct of a credible and efficient process through the provision of: i. A Chief Electoral Advisor and/or international members on the National Elections Commission to support the development of policy and procedures and the overall management of the electoral process; ii. Technical advisors to assist NEC headquarters and county offices in implementing the electoral framework; iii. Financial, material and logistical support. o The resolution of electoral disputes during all phases of the electoral process: To enable the timely arbitration and resolution of electoral disputes through the establishment of an Election Dispute Tribunal; and o Electoral participation: To promote a level political playing field and informed participation in the electoral process by Liberia’s citizens. International assistance should be well-timed and initiatives effectively coordinated to avoid duplication of effort and to maximize impact.
April 03, 2004