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Elections in Sri Lanka: 2018 Local Government Elections
On February 10, Sri Lanka held elections for all of its 341 local government bodies, after a two-year delay due in part to the adoption of a new, mixed-member proportional (MMP) system and the subsequent need for a new delimitation of electoral wards. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Elections in Sri Lanka: 2018 Local Government Elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Sri Lanka: 2015 Parliamentary Elections
On August 17, Sri Lankan citizens will elect 225 Members of Parliament to serve five-year terms. The parliamentary vote follows President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to dissolve the previous Parliament on June 26, 2015.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Democracy and You
Published by the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) in 1999, the book entitled Democracy and You: A Guide to Better Understanding provides Namibians with general information and definitions regarding democratic governance and the structure of Namibian politics. In addition to outlines of the Namibian constitution and government, this book includes a civic education essay competition and repeatedly stresses the importance of democracy.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The Married Persons Equality Act
This document, published in 1997 by the Namibia Institute for Democracy, outlines the “The Married Persons Equality Act.” The acts primary goal was to abolish marital power and property law. The act outlines the legality of marriage, divorce, spousal rights to personal property and a minimum legal age to marry. Although not focusing on the electoral system this piece nevertheless is an example of the legislative process and civil society development.
Election Material
Ballot
Namibia Regional Council Election Ballot 1992
Ballot papers for regional elections held in Namibia between 30 November, and 3 December 1992. Two ballot papers are included. The first is from the Regional Council election from Opuwo. The second ballot is from the Local Authority Council election in Omaruru.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Manual on - Conduct of Regional and Local Authority Councils Elections
Manual on - Conduct of Regional and Local Authority Councils Elections
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Electoral Act, 1992: Guidelines for The Conduct of Political Activities By Political Parties in Respect of Elections
Electoral Act, 1992: Guidelines for The Conduct of Political Activities By Political Parties in Respect of Elections
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Regulations for Registration of Voters and Political Parties
Regulations for Registration of Voters and Political Parties
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia, R2,80 - No 473, No 25 Establishment of The Boundaries of Constituencies in Namibia
Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia, R2,80 - No 473, No 25 Establishment of The Boundaries of Constituencies in Namibia
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Promulgation of Act of The National Assembly
Promulgation of Act of The National Assembly