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Statement of the Council of Presidents and Prime Ministers of the Americas
The Carter Center convened the conference “Financing Democracy: Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections” in collaboration with the Organization of American States’ Inter-American Forum on Political Parties. A group of government and political party leaders, prominent scholars, policy experts, private sector representatives, civil society leaders, media professionals and international organizations from the Western Hemisphere met for two and half days in plenary sessions and working groups to discuss the dilemmas of political financing. They offered their advice to The Carter Center’s Council of Presidents and Prime Ministers of the Americas, and the Council now offers the following conclusions and recommendations.
March 18, 2003
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Azerbaijan FINAL REPORT, September 21, 1997-December 31, 2002
This report summarizes the electoral climate in prior to the November 12, 1995 parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan. The report details the IFES program activities including legal advising, seminars and roundtables conducted by IFES, technical support, NGO support and development and various products for successful election implementation. The report concludes with recommendations concerning democracy assistance and program administration in the future.
February 28, 2003
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IFES Arab Election Law Compendium
The Arab Election Law Compendium presents a collection of election laws in Arabic and either English or French from various countries throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa. It includes full texts of laws, background on the election process and detailed analysis of each law prepared by notable regional experts.
February 28, 2003
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Separation of Powers in a Constitutional Democracy: Discussions and Papers on Southern Africa
On behalf of the Office of the Chief Justice of Malawi, I am pleased to provide you a copy of the report on the Separation of Powers conference in Blantyre, Malawi, January 28-31, 2003. The report analyzes the numerous topics under discussion at the conference, including a detail of the proceedings and outcome of the meeting, with recommendations for next steps.
February 14, 2003
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Public Opinion Survey in Papua, Indonesia (2002)
In June 2002, the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) in Indonesia commissioned Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) to carry out an opinion survey in Indonesia’s geographically largest province, Papua. This report outlines the results of the opinion survey that was conducted from September to November 2002. The results are based on 3,450 respondents throughout all 12 kabupaten (districts) in Papua. One portion of the total sample (n=1846) was chosen randomly to represent the total population of Papua in both urban and rural areas. In addition, a quota sample (n=1604) of 8 tribes was selected to gain a more insightful understanding of some of the indigenous people in Papua. The objective of the survey was to gather a broad selection of data to provide to various stakeholders with an interest in Papua and its future developments. Key groups include Papuabased universities and academic institutions, non-government organizations (NGOs), government bodies, and private enterprises who have established or wish to establish a presence in Papua. The survey explored a number of relevant topics including education, health, transportation, economic situation, culture, environmental protection, media penetration and attitudes held by the people of Papua. This is the first time an opinion survey of this magnitude has been carried out in Papua. It is anticipated that this survey will form the benchmark for future research and developmental projects in Papua. It is further hoped that the findings of this important study will create a constructive debate that will help to advance the development of Papua in the best interests of its people.
January 31, 2003
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The Constitutional Perspective: Theoretical and Philosophical Perspective
This address is concerned with constitutional fundamentals – immensely broad themes such as ‘government according to law’, and ‘democracy through law’ - which are found in every political system that is based on principles of democracy and the rule of law.
January 27, 2003
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The Role of Judicial Review in Strengthening Constitutional Democracy and Promoting Economic Growth
The concept of a constitutional democracy, is a radical one, the full implications of which are not always readily appreciated. It changes the whole approach to the regulation of the state and those living in it from a political exercise which can in principle be, and in practice sometimes is value free and dictated by the majority, to one which is shaped and ruled, both directly and indirectly, by the Constitution and its underlying norms and values. Most countries in our region inherited the Westminster style of government which ordained parliamentary supremacy ? so that what parliament said was the unchallenged law. With the institution of constitutions in the region, such constitutions now become the supreme law of the countries. In a constitutional state, governance can never again be a merely pragmatic enterprise aimed exclusively at achieving the various goals comprising the government’s electoral mandate. Such governance is now subject to the Constitution and its values. Where the Constitution ordains itself as the supreme law of the land everything is to be done according to and in terms of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights applies to all law and binds the legislature, the executive, the judiciary and all organs of state.
January 27, 2003
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Analysis of the Voter Registration Pilot Project in Georgia
This report considers Voter Lists pertaining to elections in Georgia. The report discusses IFES efforts working with the Central Election Commission to develop a new system for registering voters.
January 13, 2003
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Europe and Eurasia: January 2003
January 2003 update on IFES activities in Europe and Eurasia. Highlighted countries/organizations include: Europe Feature Article: IFES Brokers Newfound Cooperation Between Tajik Political Parties Albania: Voter Registration Project in its Second Stage Bosnia and Herzegovina: AEOBiH Winter Camp Macedonia: IFES and State Election Commission Co-Sponsor Election Seminar Caucasus Armenia: Preparations for Presidential Election Azerbaijan: Draft Unified Election Code Debate at an Impasse Georgia: Civic Education in Schools Program Central Asia Republics Kazakhstan: Conference of the Association of Initiative Schools Kyrgyzstan: Referendum on the New Constitution Tajikistan: Election Assistance Issues
December 31, 2002
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Strengthening the Local Electoral Process December 2002 Local Elections. IFES Final Report
This report summarizes IFES involvement in Benin’s 2002 local elections. The 2002 elections served as a precursor to the 2003 legislative and 2006 presidential elections. The report discusses IFES’ implementation of a two-phase voter education campaign attempting to bolster transparency and voter confidence throughout Benin. The report details IFES coordination with local NGOs, Media outlets and the decentralization process in Benin. The report concludes with recommendations for future election.
December 31, 2002