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1991 Nepalese Elections: A Pre- Election Survey November 1990

This pre-election survey conducted in Nepal in 1990 analyzes the 1990 political scene and atmosphere in the country with the aim of identifying areas for possible pre-election technical assistance.

October 31, 1990

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Report/Paper

An Orderly Rebellion: Bulgarias Transition from Dictator to Democracy, August 1990

This report discusses the June 1990 elections in Bulgaria. The report discusses the roles of the Bulgarian Central Electoral Commission, political parties and election officials. The document further discusses the role IFES played in the elections. The report ends with recommendations for the Bulgarian Grand National Assembly on how to improve the electoral system. The overall focus of the report is on the content and adequacy of the laws, regulations, implementation procedures, and policy guidelines that affected the conduct of the elections and public perception of the validity of the results.

July 31, 1990

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Report/Paper

A Lebanon Political Primer

IFES-Lebanon has released the third briefing paper for the June 7, 2009 Lebanese election. This latest paper provides information about the parties that make up the two blocks or alliances in parliament, known as March 14 and March 8.

May 13, 2009

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Briefing on Lebanese Voter Register

The voter register in Lebanon is updated annually. Between 10 February and 10 March, the Election Law provides that all Lebanese citizens have the right to check whether they are correctly included on the voter register before it is published on 30 March.

February 08, 2009

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Report/Paper

Briefing Paper on Lebanon's Parliamentary Blocs

On June 7, 2009, Lebanon held parliamentary elections that resulted in a majority of 71 deputies and an opposition of 57 deputies. Each coalition is composed of different political parties and independent deputies. On August 31, the Majority forces held a meeting at the residence of designate Prime Minister Saad Hariri which resulted in a change of composition with 69 deputies for the majority, 57 for the opposition and 2 independents.

September 02, 2009

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Challenges to the 2010 Palestinian Elections

Media reports as well as statements by President Abbas, Fatah and Hamas leaders indicate that Palestinian factions have agreed to hold elections in January 2010, even if agreements on other issues have not yet been reached.

June 29, 2009

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Book

Guide for Political Parties on Financial Reporting after the 2008 Local Government Elections

NEC Sierra Leone - A guide for financial reporting after the 2008 local government elections.

January 02, 2008

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Report/Paper

Republic of Kazakhstan, Election of Deputies to the Supreme Soviet and Local Representative Bodies: Elections Assessment

March 31, 1994

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Report/Paper

South Africa: Technical Assistance Report

This report summarizes IFES’ technical assistance mission to South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission. The report is particular to the National and Provincial Elections in April 1994 with an aim towards recommendations for future elections.

October 31, 1994

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Report/Paper

IFES Conducts Comprehensive Gender Analysis in Kosovo

Being employed as a polling official is recognized as a critical part of women’s participation in political and electoral processes. In March 2014, IFES analyzed the gender composition of election management bodies at the municipal and precinct level during the 2013 Local Government Elections in Kosovo.

April 25, 2014