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Referendum 2000
“Referendum 2000” is a booklet from 2000, available in French, which provides information to voters in the Ivory Coast on how and why they should vote in the upcoming referendum on July 23, 2000. The document, published with the help of IFES, contains the actual referendum question and details on its implication as well as brief instructions on how to use the single ballot to vote.
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Nao Basta Pintar A Cara
“It is not Enough to Paint Your Face” is a flyer-formatted letter, available in Portuguese, issued in 1994 by the Regional Electoral Tribunal of Santa Catarina, in lead up to the 1994 General Elections in Brazil. The letter is intended to the general Brazilian public in order to encourage participation in the 1994 elections.
Election Material
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O Poder do Seu Voto
“The Power of Your Vote” is an informational handbook, available in Portuguese, issued in 1994 by the Center for Constructing the Popular Image, in lead up to the October 3, 1994 General Election in Brazil. The handbook is intended to familiarize voters with the electoral process in Brazil, from learning about the candidates in order to make the appropriate decision to the actual day of the election when the voting itself is done. The handbook explains to voters how their vote can influence change and guides through the selection process. Additionally, it provides ballot paper examples.
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Programme D'Education Civique
“Programme d’Education Civique” is a report created by GERDDES – Cote d’Ivoire, available in French, which explains what the electoral system should be in the Ivory Coast. This civic education document, published in 1995, outlines the importance of the constitution, breaks down the different levels of the government, explains the rights of a citizen – particularly the right to vote – and briefly explains how elections happen.
Election Material
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Savoir utiliser le bulletin unique!
“Savoir utiliser le bulletin unique!” is a flyer, available in French, which explains to citizens of the Ivory Coast how to vote in the upcoming December 2000 Legislative Elections. The document, published in 2000 with the help of IFES, has a mock single ballot to help readers understand the process of unique vote. Information about the National Assembly and why voting is important is also provided.
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Poll worker Training Support and Observation Mission, December 29, 1996, Partial Elections, Trip Report January 1997
This report summarizes IFES’ efforts and results concerning the training of poll workers in the Ivory Coast. The report is specific to the partial legislative and municipal elections held in late December, 1996. The report details the 3 separate training sessions that took place throughout the Ivory Coast and is specific to poll workers chosen by an Ivorian NGO.
December 31, 1996
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Global Trends in The Regulation of Political Finance
This paper deals with the role of money in politics, and in particular with certain efforts by countries around the world to regulate this role. In the current world (and probably since we first started organising ourselves politically), money in politics or political finance as we commonly know it is a central aspect of any political system, whether democratic or undemocratic, "developed" or "developing" and regardless of political culture or tradition.
February 14, 2011
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International Election Support: Helping or Hindering Democratic Elections?
Based on an analysis of the potential effectiveness of various modalities of electoral support utilized by international donors to promote democracy, this paper seeks to identify whether improvements to those democracy-promoting tools are warranted.
February 14, 2011
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Herald of Reconciliation? Looking at Cote d’Ivoire’s Upcoming Elections
On Sunday, December 11, Ivorians will be voting in the first legislative elections held in more than a decade. These elections are a crucial step in the country’s path towards peace and stability, given the political volatility experienced after last year’s presidential elections.
December 08, 2011