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Democratizacion de la Cultura y las Practicas Politicas: Plan de Trabajo de Participacion Ciudadana 1997-2002 (plus statements, letters from 1998)
“Democratization of the Political Culture and Practices: Work Plan of the “Citizen Participation” 1997-2002” is an informational brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1997 by the “Citizen Participation” movement in the Dominican Republic. The brochure contains the attributes of the work plan the “Citizen Participation” movement is trying to achieve during 1997-2002. The work plan reflects the goal of the civic education group to democratize the political culture while creating a conscientious and informed community. Additionally, attached to the document are statements and letters discussing the history of previous elections and the present efforts to implement electoral observation; the concern and commitment to maintain minimum female quota law in the 1998 Congressional and Municipal Elected officials.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Red Ciudadana de Observadores Electorales: Memorias 1996
“Citizens’ Network of Electoral Observers: Memories of 1996” is an informational booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the “Citizen Participation” movement in the Dominican Republic. The booklet describes the formation and functioning of a citizen-based election observer network for the 1996 Presidential Election in the Dominican Republic. The three chapters focus on the context the network of observers emerged from, the creation and the structure of the network, as well as the role it had in the election observing process.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Guide d'education civique et morale
“Guide d’education civique et morale” is a guide from September 1996, available in French, with the goal of educating students on civic culture, democracy and peace. The document, published by SLECG (Syndicat Libre des Enseignants et Chercheurs de Guinee), seeks to form conscientious citizens of Guinea by helping the youth develop a sense of morality and civic duty – it provides different methods for doing so such as lessons and exercises to be done in school.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Connaissez vos Droits
“Connaissez vos droits” is a booklet from 1996, available in French, with the objective of providing support to human rights NGOs in Guinea by informing citizens of their rights. The document, published by the Guinean Organization for the Defense of Human Rights, is made up of images and different sections that explain the right to a fair trial, what an illegal detention is, and the rights of a prisoner in Guinea.
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Report/Paper
Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Electoral Program for Equatorial Guinea
This report summarizes the assistance IFES provided to Equatorial Guinea to aid their Electoral Process. The report discusses a variety of topics, including electoral legislation, vote counting and results, electoral complaints and electoral registration.
September 30, 1995
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Liberdade de Escolha
“The Freedom of Choosing” is an informative brochure, available in Portuguese, published in June, 1994 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau. The guide explains the importance of being granted the liberty to choose and to participate in elections without being pressured to elect a certain political party. The message in the guide is sent through cartoons and some short dialogues between the members of a family in the Guinea-Bissau.
Election Material
Ballot
Dominican Republic Presidential Ballot 1994
Educational sample ballot used or the 16 May 1994 Presidential election in the Dominican Republic. The main candidates in the election were Joaquin BALAGUER and Jose Francisco PENA GOMEZ.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
A decisao esta em ti
“The Decision is in You” is a voter guide, available in Portuguese, published in 1994 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau. The guide includes cartoons and some short dialogues that are meant to educate voters on the importance of voting.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Guia do Eleitor
“Voter’s Guide” is an informative booklet, available in Portuguese, published in 1994 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau. The guide describes the steps to be taken by the electors when voting for the President and the representative in the National Assembly of Guinea-Bissau. The guide is meant to provide voters with basic information on the voting procedures in order to increase participation in the elections.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Manual Do Eleitor
“Voter’s Guide” is an informative booklet, available in Portuguese, published by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau. The guide is meant to enhance citizens’ participation through educating them on the voting procedure. The guide instructs voters on who is eligible to vote, where they can vote, and how to vote. Additionally, the booklet provides brief explanations on the requirements to run for public offices in Guinea-Bissau.