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Combating Corruption in Central Africa
IFES is working with civil society organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi on two new anti-corruption projects. The projects train civil society groups and government institutions to investigate corruption, and provide forums in which citizens and politicians discuss serious issues. The end goal is to improve transparency and expose public trust violations.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Thailand Political Party Law
This document is an excerpt of the Organic Law on Political Parties The excerpts address issues of money and politics, violations, and penalties.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Thailand Election Commission Law
The Organic Act on the Election Commission
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Thailand Election Law
Organic Act on the Election of Members of the House of Representatives and the Installation of Senators
Publication
Report/Paper
Measuring Democracy: Approaches and Challenges Associated With Developing Democratic Indices
The wave of democratization around the world in recent decades brought about a rising need for a means to assess, to compare and to explain democratic progress cross country, cross region and over time.
September 30, 2007
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Palestinian Elections Law 2007 by Presidential Decree
Palestinian Elections Law 2007 by Presidential Decree
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Notes on the new Palestinian Elections Law
Notes on the new Palestinian Elections Law
News & Updates
Feature
Sierra Leone Votes in National Elections
Presidential and Parliamentary Elections were held in Sierra Leone on August 11, 2007. National and International Election Observers were present to monitor the vote for free and fair results. Despite bad weather, citizens arrived early, and eagerly voted within the regulated precincts.
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Report/Paper
Spending Limits as a Policy Option
Citizens in many countries are upset because they believe the current financing of politics (which involves corruption and under-the-table deals) is violating the basic democratic values of equal opportunity, transparency and accountability. One way to bring the funding of political parties and candidates into line with these values is to regulate campaign expenditures through spending limits. This is a viable option, but such limits must be designed and implemented with care.
June 29, 2007