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Making Electoral Processes in Sri Lanka More Inclusive
IFES works closely with disabled persons organizations in Sri Lanka to build a country where all persons with disabilities can exercise their rights to participate in public life.
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Accompanying Sri Lankan Electoral Institutions Toward Successful Reforms
IFES' ongoing work in Sri Lanka, through which it partners with the Election Commission to strengthen transparency, electoral integrity and inclusion in the democratic process, demonstrates four strategies that anchor electoral reform initiatives in local priorities, international standards and comparative examples.
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The Principles of Election Reporting
Sri Lanka’s upcoming local government election will introduce numerous changes to the electoral system. The public will need to be informed of these changes in a balanced, impartial and fair manner. To meet this need, on January 8 and 9, IFES organized a two-day media training on principles of election reporting for 37 journalists from Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslim communities from across the country.
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Pre-Election Technical Assessment: Republic of Bangladesh, September 2000
This pre-election technical assessment regarding the October 2001 parliamentary elections in Bangladesh details the IFES team's aim to identify interventions that could build confidence and possibly create inducements for the opposition to reengage in the election process. With the above objectives in mind, the report discusses IFES development of a number of proposals centered on building public confidence, and promoting transparency and inclusiveness in the administration of the election process. This report also details the various political parties, the political system and the Electoral Laws then present in Bangladesh.
August 31, 2000
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Bangladesh Pre-Election Technical Assessment (January-February 1995) for the Sixth Parliamentary Elections projected for Winter 1995-96
This 1995 report evaluates Bangladesh's administrative systems for the delivery of electoral services such as constituency delimitation, voter identification and registration, balloting and election administration, poll worker training, vote tabulation, voter education, campaign practices, and media and civic participation prior to parliamentary elections. The report continues by identifying feasible areas for short-term technical assistance in anticipation of the parliamentary elections and provides a framework for public and private-funded assistance projects. Lastly, the report recommends longer term improvements to Bangladesh's election process as well as concrete actions which could be taken by USAlD and the NGO community in strengthening democratic institutions.
February 29, 1996
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) Act, No. 25 of 1990
Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) Act, No. 25 of 1990
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Local Authorities (Special Provisions) Act, No. 24 of 1990
Local Authorities (Special Provisions) Act, No. 24 of 1990
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Local Authorities Elections Ordinance (Chapter 262)
Local Authorities Elections Ordinance (Chapter 262)
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Act, No. 54 of 1988
Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Act, No. 54 of 1988
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Elections (Special Provisions) Act, No. 35 of 1988
Elections (Special Provisions) Act, No. 35 of 1988