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Slovak Republic: Pre-Election Technical Assessment
This pre-election technical assessment analyzes the internal strengths and weaknesses of the electoral laws and administration of the Slovak Republic, including election day procedures, and to identify and analyze the points at which the electoral process is vulnerable to external influences or open to independent monitoring.
November 30, 1997
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The 1998 Parliamentary Election Law of the Slovak Republic: Amendments in Controversy
This report is designed to provide a brief history of the 1998 parliamentary election law, the government in place at the time, the circumstances leading to the amendments, and the opposition parties' response in the Slovak Republic.
September 30, 1999
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On-Site Technical Assistance Program in Slovakia Final Report, December 1999
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on-Site Technical Assistance Program (OSTA) in the Slovak Republic was conducted to address needs related to the conduct of democratic parliamentary and municipal elections in 1998 and long-term election-related needs identified by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic.
December 30, 1999
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Pakistan Civil Society Project
IFES works with civil society groups in Pakistan
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IFES to Assist Pakistan With Key Elections
IFES will play a leading role in advising Pakistan’s election commission as it prepares for general elections anticipated in late 2007
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Feature
Pakistan Election Day
Pakistani voters gave opposition parties a governing majority in parliament February 18. IFES advised the Pakistan Election Commission in the lead up to the vote.
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Assessing Pakistan’s Founding Promise
Washington Post Foreign Correspondent Pamela Constable and IFES President and CEO Bill Sweeney talk about Constable’s new book on Pakistan and where the country stands on its mission to be a Muslim democracy.
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Witnessing Pakistan’s Historic Election
Pakistan held general elections on May 11, 2013, marking the first time in the nation's history that a civilian government has carried out the full length of its term and handed power to another civilian government. A number of improvements were made ahead of the election to ensure a more credible and transparent poll. This included updating the voter list, increasing the number of polling stations and expanding communication with the public. Ole Holtved, IFES Chief of Party in Pakistan, answers some questions about Election Day.
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Pakistanis Comment on the Historic 2013 Elections
Pakistan held elections on May 11, 2013. This was the first time in the country’s history that one elected government completed its full term and handed power to another civilian government. Despite incidents of violence ahead of and on Election Day, the overall mood in the country was very positive. At 60 percent, turnout was higher than in previous elections. In this collection of photos, people in Pakistan share their views and experiences on the general election.
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IFES Congratulates Pakistan on Historic Transfer of Power
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) congratulates Pakistan on its first transfer of power between two democratically elected civilian governments after completion of a full term. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and newly-elected members of the National Assembly were sworn in on June 1, 2013. Sharif officially takes office today, June 5, 2013.