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Sierra Leone Votes in National Elections
Presidential and Parliamentary Elections were held in Sierra Leone on August 11, 2007. National and International Election Observers were present to monitor the vote for free and fair results. Despite bad weather, citizens arrived early, and eagerly voted within the regulated precincts.
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Report/Paper
Political Finance in Post-Conflict Societies
This report draws lessons from eight cases in order to provide some guidelines for addressing the serious and often complex issues concerning the role of money in the political process in these societies.
April 30, 2006
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Book
Political Finance in Post-Conflict Societies
This study of political finance in post-conflict society identifies lessons learned from international donor-funded efforts to support political processes in post-conflict environments in general and the funding of political parties and campaign finance in particular. The document consists of eight case studies that seek to improve our understanding not only of the political dynamics of post-conflict situations but also of how to rally international support for holding elections and supporting democratization under such circumstances.
April 30, 2006
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Report/Paper
Discussion Paper: Preparing for Elections in Sierra Leone
This Discussion Paper presents IFES’ summary findings of the 1999 IFES Assessment Mission in Sierra Leone and is meant to inform and stimulate the consultations that must take place in so that elections preparations can begin and a credible and transparent electoral process can be built.
December 19, 1999
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
NPRC Decree No 16, 1995 - The Electoral Provisions Decree, 1995 Being A Decree to Make A Provision for The Election of Members of Parliament and for Other Matters Connected Therewith.
NPRC Decree No 16, 1995 - The Electoral Provisions Decree, 1995 Being A Decree to Make A Provision for The Election of Members of Parliament and for Other Matters Connected Therewith.
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Report/Paper
Sierra Leone Pre-Election Assessment, November 1995
This Pre-Election Assessment from Sierra Leone focused on two issues: computer and information management needs of the Commission, and the overall status of INEC preparations to hold elections on February 26, 1996. The report discusses the legal framework, voter registration, civic education, election day preparations and IFES recommendations.
October 31, 1995
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The Interim National Electoral Commission Decree, 1994
The Interim National Electoral Commission Decree, 1994
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The exercise of the franchise in Trinidad and Tobago (1946-present)
“The Exercise of the Franchise in Trinidad and Tobago (1946-present)” is a September 1993 manual published by Trinidad and Tobago’s Elections and Boundaries Commission. The manual seeks to educate the public in Trinidad and Tobago as to the full meaning of and scope of the voting “Franchise.” The document provides a historical perspective with a timeline chronicling the development of democratic systems and the “Franchise” in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Report/Paper
Burundi: A Pre-Election Assessment Report, April 1992
This report discusses IFES’ role in the development of a new electoral system and new policies and procedures for governing an electoral system in Burundi. The report provides a background and framework for democracy in Burundi along with the status civil and political institutions and human rights in Burundi. The report concludes with recommendations for implementing a new electoral system in Burundi.
March 31, 1992
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Report/Paper
Burundi: Rapport d Evaluation Pre-Electorale, avril 1992
L'équipe de l'IFES, aussi bien pendant son séjour qu'au sein du présent rapport d'évaluation pré-électorale, a avance un certain nombre de recommandations d'actions qui, a son sens, permettront d'assurer l'enracinement de la démocratie au "Burundi et le déroulement effectif d'élections multipartites législatives et présidentielles libres et équitables.
March 31, 1992