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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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Report/Paper
Senegal: Evaluation de la Planification des Elections Nationales de 1993
Ce pr
é
sent rapport constitue l'effort initial de
définition
des
paramètres
au cœur de certaines questions civiques
éventuelles
; toutefois il répond, a notre sens, aux questions d'ordre
généra1
ayant trait à l'aide
nécessaire
au
Sénégal
dans la promotion de son processus
démocratique. (1992)
April 15, 1992
Publication
Report/Paper
Planning for the 1993 National Elections in Senegal: An Evaluation
This assessment, conducted in Senegal in 1992, is oriented toward an evaluation of the components of the electoral structure and contains a variety
of
data on voter registration, party participation, legal issues and related election activity.
April 15, 1992
Publication
Report/Paper
Technical Assistance to Senegals 1996 Regional, Municipal and Local Elections
This report summarizes IFES technical assistance provided to Senegal for the regional, municipal and local elections held in 1996. The report discusses the Senegalese electoral framework, civic and voter education campaigns and commodity procurement.
November 30, 1996
Publication
Report/Paper
May 17, 1997 Legislative Elections in Cameroon: The Report of the IFES International Observer Mission
This report summarizes IFES’ efforts in Cameroon prior to and during the May, 1997 legislative elections. The IFES observation team compiled their findings in this report which discusses the election process in Cameroon and the various political parties, campaigns and vote tabulation. The report discusses the lack of oversight and credibility that the elections suffered from.
June 30, 1997
Publication
Report/Paper
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
Publication
Report/Paper
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
Publication
Report/Paper
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
Publication
Report/Paper
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
Publication
Report/Paper
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