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Survey
Public Opinion in Kyrgyzstan, 1996
This report analyzes the opinion environment in Kyrgyzstan – the views of the public on political and economic developments, independence, government, civil society and organizations, and information sources. Findings are based on the IFES nationwide opinion survey fielded in Kyrgyzstan in November-December 1996. The Executive Summary consists of major findings providing an overview of the survey data. The Interpretation and Forecast section discusses the data in terms of their meaning and future implications. The Setting provides an overview of important developments in Kyrgyzstan since independence. The presentation of the survey results, organized thematically, reports opinion on the following subjects: • Conditions in the Country • Economic Reform • Independence • Government • Civil Society • Information Access The Appendix includes the full question text and the marginal results in tabular form with comparisons, where applicable, to data from an IFES-sponsored nationally representative public opinion survey fielded July 15 to August 2, 1995.
March 31, 1997
Election Material
Ballot
Belarus Referendum Ballot 1996
Ballot used for the seven-question referendum held in Belarus on 24 November 1996. The first four questions in the referendum were proposed by President Alexander Lukashenko, and the final three were proposed by the Supreme Court. The voters voted on the following:
-Whether Independence Day should be moved to 3 July, to commemorate the liberation of Belarus
-Approval of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Lukashenko
-Approval of the free sale of land
-Abolition of the death penalty
-Approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by the Supreme Soviet
-Direct elections to local bodies
-Should all state expenses be part of the national budget.
-Whether Independence Day should be moved to 3 July, to commemorate the liberation of Belarus
-Approval of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Lukashenko
-Approval of the free sale of land
-Abolition of the death penalty
-Approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by the Supreme Soviet
-Direct elections to local bodies
-Should all state expenses be part of the national budget.
Publication
Report/Paper
Kyrgyzstan Technical Election Assessment March 1995
This report summarizes the technical election assessment conducted in 1995 by IFES in Kyrgyzstan. The various sections of this report discuss the voter education and motivation program, election laws, the Central Election Commission process and, lastly, the February election observations and suggestions for future initiatives.
February 28, 1995
Election Material
Ballot
Kyrgyzstan Parliamentary Elections Ballot 1995
Ballot used for Kyrgyzstani parliamentary election held on 5 February 1995. This ballot was used in district 25, and voters are instructed to vote for one of the candidates listed.
Publication
Report/Paper
Draft Report on the Kyrgyzstan Voter Education and Motivation Program
This report discusses the Voter Education and Motivation Program in Kyrgyzstan. The report details how IFES worked to develop a voter education program, use the media to increase voter knowledge and construct a way to evaluate success.
January 31, 1995
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Belarus Presidential Election Law
Belarus Presidential Election Law
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Republic of Belarus
Constitution of The Republic of Belarus
Publication
Report/Paper
Pre-Election Technical Assessment of the Parliamentary Elections in Belarus
This report concerns the nationwide parliamentary elections which took place in March, 1994. The report details various meetings with government officials, media, labor leaders, educators and students. The pre-election assessment concludes with findings that the international community could assist Belarus in preparing for the elections and supporting the country’s progress toward democratic reforms.
January 31, 1994
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Republic of Belarus (Draft)
Constitution of The Republic of Belarus (Draft)