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Manual del Observador Electoral del CACIF
“Manual for the CACIF’s Electoral Observer” is an informative handbook, available in Spanish, believed to be published in 2003 by the CACIF, Guatemala in lead up to the November 9, 2003 Guatemalan General Elections. The handbook describes the concept behind the formation of the electoral observer’s group of CACIF, such as: the objectives, strategies, recommendations, the rights and responsibilities of the observers.
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Polling Place data
“Polling Place Data” is an informative document, available in Spanish, issued in Guatemala and containing information on the available polling stations in the Guatemala Province. The document includes table data on the polling stations.
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Report/Paper
Lithuania: Money and Politics Case Study
Lithuania has rapidly developed both politically and economically since emerging from the Soviet Union in 1991. While the country has built a functioning parliamentary system of government, has become a member of NATO, and is on the verge of joining the European Union, it still faces many problems associated with the many consolidating democracies around the world. As in all democracies, populations need to trust that those they elect will represent their interests. Problems such as corruption, weaknesses in laws concerning the political financing, and unaccounted for political income and expenditures threaten the credibility of the process and hinder the speed at which democracy is consolidated. Additionally, Lithuania lacks the high level of vibrant debate about the issue of political financing among scholars, journalists and civil society bodies required to promote meaningful reform. Recognizing this, Lithuania has developed an independent Central Electoral Committee (CEC) and adopted laws requiring detailed and public disclosure of political finance accounts. Prior to conducting Money and Politics programming in Lithuania, the CEC had made a demonstrable interest in making information public. While scanning summary report of accounts and placing them on the internet, the user could not search, not easily compare and analyze the information. Interested parties were required to make an appointment to view more detailed, paper-based information. Further, while the Tax Authorities are required to audit final political party reports, enforcement is widely considered to be weak. Few, if any, cases of political finance violations have been forwarded and investigated, not to mention prosecuted. By addressing the difficult issues surrounding political finance with the support of IFES in 2002 and 2003, Lithuania is emerging as a model for other consolidating democracy to follow. Significant areas remain to be addressed. While Lithuania has taken concrete steps to reform political finance legislation, open political finance information to public scrutiny and oversight, and encourage debate, further efforts are required to actively enforce laws and regulations and raise the level of debate among the various governmental, legislative, and civil society groups. By addressing these areas, Lithuania has the potential for being an example of best practices while making local expertise and resources to other countries undergoing similar reforms.
December 31, 2002
Election Material
Ballot
Guatemala Municipales Ballot 1999
Ballot used for municipal elections held in Guatemala on 7 November 1999. This ballot was used to elect the Mayor of Guatemala City.
Election Material
Ballot
Guatemala Central American Parliament Ballot 1999
Ballot used for elections held in Guatemala on 7 November 1999. This ballot was used to elect members of the Central American Parliament.
Election Material
Ballot
Guatemala Municipales Ballot 1999
Ballot used for municipal elections held in Guatemala on 7 November 1999. This ballot was used to elect the Mayor in the city of La Esperanza.
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Guatemala Legislative (Diputados) Ballot 1999
Ballot used for Parlaimentary elections in Guatemala on 7 November 1999. This ballot was used for national list candidates.
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Ballot
Guatemala Legislative (Disputados) Ballot 1999
Elections for Parliament were held in Guatemala on 7 November 1999. This ballot was used for direct district elections in the Central District of Guatemala.
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Ballot
Guatemala Presidential Ballot 1999
Ballot used for the first round of Presidential elections held in Guatemala on 7 November 1999. The main candidates in the election were Alfonso PORTILLO and Oscar BERGER.