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Voter Education: Curriculum Methodologies
“Voter Education: Curriculum Methodologies,” published in 1999, is a booklet that explains the role of the Electoral Commission of Kenya in voter education. The Electoral Commision was focused on revamping the electoral process in Kenya and enhancing civic participation in the increasingly pluralistic Kenyan political process. This was particularly important as Kenya had been under virtual one party rule from 1969 until the early 1990s.
Election FAQ
Elections in Kenya: March 4 General Elections
IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Elections in Kenya: March 4 General Elections explain, among other things, the effects of the violence from the 2007 elections, important aspects of the new constitution and the improved voter registration processes.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The House of Assembly Elections Ordinance (Amendment) Act, 1983
The House of Assembly Elections Ordinance (Amendment) Act, 1983
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Statutory Rules and Orders 1984, N0. 5
Statutory Rules and Orders 1984, N0. 5
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Constitution and Elections
Constitution and Elections
Election Material
Civic Education Material
L'utilisation du bulletin unique et l'esprit du scrutin a la proportionnelle!
“L’Utilisation du bulletin unique et l’esprit du scrutin a la proportionnelle!” is a booklet from 2001, available in French, which teaches readers how to vote in the March 2011 Municipal Elections in the Ivory Coast using the single ballot. The document, published with the help of GERDDES and the European Union, includes a mock ballot, instructions on what to bring to the polling station, and a brief overview of how members will be elected to the Municipal Council via proportional representation.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
…Et si on essayait la Democratie?
“…Et si on essayait la démocratie?” is a comics trip created by GERDDES, available in French, which focuses on democracy in the Ivory Coast. The document, published in 1996, tells the story of a king that decided to make a pact of democracy with his people and at the time of elections, he acts to ensure fairness and the rule of law.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Daraja Update
This November 1997 issue of “Daraja” touches on the struggle to achieve civic elections in Kenya and promoting democracy and good governance in Africa. The lead article focuses on the effort to enhance civic education and elections in the midst of executive governmental power that is not in favor of promoting political participation or expanding democracy. The second major piece describes the pathway to achieving peace in Africa and six major impediments to achieving strong democracy in the region. The challenges presented by the article to developing democracy in Africa are overcoming violence, sound democracy development managment, enhancing the role of civil society, mainstreaming women into politics, increasing the capacity of African institutions that allow for democracy development and developing an ownership of democratic reforms in order to bring about demcoracy that fits the region and culture that it will be governing.
Election Material
Constitution
Les Lois Fondamentales De Finlande: Reglements De La Chambre Des Representants
Fundamental Laws of Finland (French Translation).
Election Material
Constitution
The Constitution of Finland
Constitution of Finland adopted in 1999 to replace the previous 1919 Constitution.