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Status of Nigerian Election Preparation
This report summarizes the status of Nigerian Election Preparation from December 1988. The report details vote tabulation and polling resources, civic education progress and election worker training campaigns.
February 08, 1989
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A Pre-Election Technical Assessment Report of Capabilities and Needs: July 8, 1991
Following a public revolt in Mali in 1991, IFES was contracted to conduct an in-depth analysis of the country’s progress in developing a new electoral system and drafting a new constitution, assess the interim government’s ability to administer free and fair elections and make recommendations for the elections. This report summarizes the IFES team’s findings.
July 07, 1991
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Blazing the Path to Democracy: A Report on the National Conference of Mali, 29 July - 12 August 1991
This report summarizes Elections Canada’s findings from the National Conference that took place in Mali in 1991. The transition period and conference are outlined in this report and a general assessment is offered in the conclusion.
July 31, 1991
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Preparatifs en vue des consultations populaires devant avoir lieu au Mali entre le 1st decembre 1991 to le 20 janvier 1992
This report summarizes IFES findings from Mali during the country’s transition from dictatorship to democracy in 1991. The report discusses the recommendations, political parties, financing and voting for the 1992 elections (in French).
November 20, 1991
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Elections Legislatives et Presidentielles de 1997, Republique du Mali
This report on the 1997 presidential and legislative elections in Mali discusses the political climate surrounding the elections, the institutional election structure and provides recommendation for future elections in Mali (in French).
July 31, 1998
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Local Government Elections in Nigeria: December 5, 1998 - Report of the AAEA/IFES Joint International Observer Mission
The Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) and the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) undertook a joint mission to observe the December 5, 1998 local government elections in Nigeria. This final report on the December 5 elections, and of the monitoring of the immediate postelection period presents the observations of the AAEA/IFES missions with the aim to contribute to the preparations for future elections.
December 31, 1998
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Report of the AAEA/IFES Observation of the Transitional Elections in Nigeria (December 1998 - February 1999)
This report is based on the findings of IFES long-term monitors, who were present in Nigeria from November 1998 to April 1999, and of the AAEA/IFES missions to observe three of the four transitional elections-the local government elections on December 5, 1998; National Assembly elections on February 20, 1999; and the presidential election on February 27, 1999.
December 31, 1998
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Rapport de l AAEA et de l IFES sur l observation des elections de transition au Nigeria (December 1998 - February 1999)
Ce rapport est base sur les constatations des observateurs a long terme de l'IFES, sur place au Nigeria de novembre 1998 a avril 1999, et sur les missions AAEA/IFES visant a observer trois des quatre élections de transition: les élections des gouvernements locaux du 5 décembre 1998, celles de l'Assemblée nationale du 20 février 1999 et l'élection présidentielle du 27 février 1999 (des délègues de l'IFES ont observe les élections des Etats du 9 janvier).
March 28, 1999
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Report on the Impact of IFES Activities in Nigeria, November 1998 to April 1999
This report describes IFES’ activities in Nigeria and the impact of IFES technical assistance to the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and the Center for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) voter education project.
May 26, 1999
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Reforming Critical Operational Strategies: INEC Post-Election Seminar, "2003 General Elections: The Lessons and the Way Forward" 28-30 July 2003
Constitutional provisions, electoral legislation, regulations and the policies and the administrative framework of the electoral management body all govern the means by which elections are conducted. Providing an opportunity for all eligible voters to choose their government representatives, through operations that are cost-effective, credible and secure is a major challenge for election management bodies. In reviewing the operational strategies of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria in its conduct of the 2003 federal and state elections, it is necessary to examine the major areas of its operational approach. In any electoral environment, there are similar key issues for which effective solutions have to be found if election operations are to promote public confidence in the integrity and professionalism of electoral management, and acceptance of election results. Some questions to ask in conducting this review are: 1. What are the most suitable arrangements for voter registration and for voting? 2. What are the ways to ensure that registration centres and polling stations are run by trained and professional staff? 3. What materials can be used to ensure the credibility of the process? 4. What are the logistics strategies, to ensure the necessary materials are available and that the operations run efficiently? INEC’s operational strategies, within the legislative and administrative framework, dictate how the elections are conducted, and whether their outcome will be accepted by the participants. If the operational strategies are successful, all eligible voters have the opportunity to participate fully in the process; registration centres and polling stations open on time and the periods of operations are respected; materials are adequately supplied and properly used; all necessary registration and election staff are present and conduct their duties according to the law and regulations; and the election results are compiled in a transparent manner, announced in a timely fashion and accepted, leading to the inauguration of the newly-elected officials. Shortcomings in the operational strategies lessen the credibility of the electoral process and in confidence of the electoral management body, paving the way for future difficulties with regard to respect for the conduct of elections and the democratic process as a whole.
July 27, 2003