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Votul Tau Conteaza
“Your Vote Counts” is a voter graphic pamphlet, available in Romanian, issued in 2003 by the Association for Democratic Participation of Moldova, in lead up to the May 25, 2003 Local Elections in Moldova, and intended to familiarize and stimulate voters with the voter registration process and the voting instructions. The pamphlet is a series of drawings accompanied by short explanations on the voting process.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Pentru cine votezi la Alegerile Locale?
“Whom Will You Vote For in the Local Elections?” is a voter brochure, available in Romanian, published in 2003 by the Association for Democratic Participation of Moldova, in lead up to the May 25, 2003 Local Elections in Moldova, and intended to familiarize voters with the local offices they will be voting for and the responsibilities to be performed by those elected. In the May 25, 2003 Local Elections, voters voted for the County Councils, Local Councils, and the Mayor.
Publication
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
Publication
Book
Information on Registering as a Political Party (March 2002) - UK
Handbook for political parties published
by the Electoral Commission of the UK.
by the Electoral Commission of the UK.
February 28, 2002
Publication
Book
Donations: Explanatory Notes for Registered Political Parties - UK
Campaign finance guidance for political
parties published by the Registration and Compliance Team of the Electoral
Commission of the UK
parties published by the Registration and Compliance Team of the Electoral
Commission of the UK
March 01, 2001
Election Material
Civic Education Material
cum sa votez?
“How do I Vote?” is a voter graphic pamphlet, available in Romanian, issued in 2001 by the IFES, the Center for Democratic Participatory Development, and the Central Electoral Commission, in lead up to the 2001 Parliamentary Elections in Moldova, and intended to familiarize and stimulate voters with the voter registration process and the voting instructions. The pamphlet is a series of drawings accompanied by short explanations on the voting process.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Moldova Election Brochure
“Moldova Election Brochure” is a voter handbook, available in Romanian, issued in 2001 by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems and the Center for Democratic Participatory Development, in lead up to the February 25, 2001 Parliamentary Elections in Moldova, and intended to stimulate voters to exercise their right to vote and to familiarize them with the voting instructions and the structure and functions of the Parliament to be elected by them.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Civic Voice Newsletter
“Civic Voice Newsletter” is the March-April 7th Edition of the “Civic Voice” informative bulletin, available in Russian, published in 2001 by the IFES-Moldova and is intended to serve as a source of information regarding the political and electoral situation in the Republic of Moldova. The bulletin contains a series of interviews, commentaries and analyses of different experts on the political and electoral conditions in the country. This particular edition includes an Interview with D. Diacov and Rumen Valcev. Additionally it contains an editorial written by I. Botan on Referendums. Additionally, this edition contains a brief profile of the Public Welfare Foundation and an editorial on civic registration, as well as other topics related to the political and electoral situation in Moldova.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Representation of the People Act 2000
Representation of the People Act 2000
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Parteneriatul pas cu pas
“The Partnership: Step by Step” is an informative bulletin, available in Romanian, published in 2000 by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, and is intended to present an analysis of the partnership between the local public administration and the different Non-Governmental Organizations. The brochure includes a presentation of the structure and functions of the local public administration, the role of the NGOs, the partnership between NGOs and the public authorities. Additionally, it includes a section explaining how to write project financing project. Moreover it contains four annexes with the contact information for the county councils, the local sponsors, as well as the contact information for the NGOs assistance centers.