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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
Electoral Assessment
Palestinian Elections: A Pre-Election Assessment Mission Report (2002)
The International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), the International Republican Institute (IRI), and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), as well as a representative of the Government of Norway, jointly organized a pre-election assessment mission to the West Bank and Gaza between July 14 and July 24, 2002. The purpose of the mission was fourfold: 1) to evaluate the pre-electoral environment and identify the requirements of the Palestinian Authority, political parties, civil society and the international community to establish a meaningful electoral process; 2) to identify the elements of the process that are most vulnerable and the obstacles that must be overcome; 3) to assess the state of technical preparations for elections; and 4) to recommend electoral reform measures that could enhance the transparency and credibility of the process.
July 31, 2002
Publication
Electoral Assessment
Angola Pre-Election Assessment Report (2001)
From August 4-20, 2001, the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) conducted a joint pre-election assessment in Angola. The objective of the assessment was to: (1) Determine the prospects for holding general elections at such a time when the conditions that affect elections are conducive to a participatory and open process; and (2) Provide a set of baseline data from which to assess the readiness of Angola for elections and to make recommendations to the Government of the Republic of Angola, United States Government, the United Nations organizations in Luanda, and other donors, in preparation for such elections, including a timeline by which key actions need to occur.
February 28, 2002
Publication
Report/Paper
Final Report, Russia Project, April 15, 1998-June 30, 2001
This Final Project Report details the activities carried out in Russia from May 1998. The impacts of the project, as well as the "lessons learned" over the course of the project are discussed in the report. Specifically, the report covers three topics; elections systems development, elections technical assistance and the media and elections.
August 31, 2001
Election Material
Civic Education Material
L'utilisation du bulletin unique et l'esprit du scrutin a la proportionnelle!
“L’Utilisation du bulletin unique et l’esprit du scrutin a la proportionnelle!” is a booklet from 2001, available in French, which teaches readers how to vote in the March 2011 Municipal Elections in the Ivory Coast using the single ballot. The document, published with the help of GERDDES and the European Union, includes a mock ballot, instructions on what to bring to the polling station, and a brief overview of how members will be elected to the Municipal Council via proportional representation.
Election Material
Ballot
Cote d'Ivoire Deputes A L'Assemblee Nationale Ballot 2000
Ballot used for elections to the Parliament of Cote D'Ivoire on 10 December 2000. This ballot was used in the city of Adzope. Countrywide, the main parties in the election were the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI) and the Democratic Party of Cote d'Ivoire - African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA).
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Savoir utiliser le bulletin unique!
“Savoir utiliser le bulletin unique!” is a flyer, available in French, which explains to citizens of the Ivory Coast how to vote in the upcoming December 2000 Legislative Elections. The document, published in 2000 with the help of IFES, has a mock single ballot to help readers understand the process of unique vote. Information about the National Assembly and why voting is important is also provided.
Election Material
Ballot
Cote d'Ivoire Presidential Ballot 2000
Presidential election held in Cote d'Ivoire following the 1999 coup d'etat. Presidential election was held nationwide on 22 October 2000.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Guide des Representants des Partis Politiques
“Guide des Représentants des Partis Politiques” is a pamphlet from 2000, available in French, which serves as an informational guide for the political party representatives that will observe the running of the October 2000 Presidential Election in the Ivory Coast. The document, published with the help of the National Democratic Institute, details what the representatives should look for and what their responsibilities are. The pamphlet also contains various tables to fill with notes and observations.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Le Droit et le devoir de choisir
“Le Droit et le Devoir de Choisir” is a booklet from 2000, available in French, which stresses to citizens the importance of voting in the October 2000 Presidential Election in the Ivory Coast. The document, published with the help of IFES, also provides information on how to vote using the single ballot.