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Un Pais mas Seguro para Todos
“Building a Safer Country for All” is a civic education discussion guidebook, available in Spanish, issued by the Department of Political Science within the University of the Andes, Colombia. The guidebook is intended to encourage community participation in the effort to reduce violence and crime in Colombia through various means such as increasing the programs of social development, educating people in the spirit of civic and moral values, to stimulate young people to take part in community activities and/or to strengthen the judicial system and reform the police. Additionally, the guidebook contains some surveys.
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La Participacion sin Misterios
“Participation without any Mysteries” is an informative comic book, available in Spanish, issued in 1993 by the Santafe of Bogota Mayor’s Office as part of the “Viva Bogota Viva” program in Colombia and is intended to encourage citizens to participate politically and promote unity among communities. The handbook encompasses the main objectives of the instructive environmental program to be implemented by the Mayor’s office and it encourages people to share the responsibility of providing a healthy environment as part of the program.
Election Material
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Observacion Sistema Democratico Chileno: Elecciones Presidenciales y Parlamentarias 1993
“Observation of the Chilean Democratic System: Presidential and Parliamentary Elections for 1993” is a registration form for willing participants to take part in the Chilean election’s observation process, available in both English and Spanish, issued in 1993 by the PARTICIPA Corporation, Chile, in lead up to the December 11, 1993 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Chile. The document provides the description of the activities participants would be involved with, as well as the program itinerary and the description of what is included in the total price.
Election Material
Ballot
Colombia Municipal Ballot 1992
Ballot used for municipal elections in Cali, Colombia on 8 March 1992. This ballot was for candidates for the Municipal Council.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
La Democracia es responsabilidad de todos
“Democracy is Everyone’s Responsibility” is a Civic Education Booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1992 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The booklet describes democracy and informs citizens of how they may participate in building a democratic society. By teaching the values of democracy to the readers and its importance, the booklet is meant to serve as an incentive for people to participate in creating a democratic Chile. The guide includes a list of the required conducts in a democracy.
Election Material
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La Democracia tambian se construye en la comuna
“Democracy Can Also be Built in the Commune” is an Info-discussion guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1992, by PARTICIPA, Chile, in lead up to the June 28, 1992 Municipal Election in Chile. The guide provides a thorough description of the local administration in Chile, its election process and the role of the local authorities in the political life of Chile. The guide is meant to familiarize the Chilean citizens with the new reforms introduced by the political and social sectors in the municipal structure in order to bring the democratic process to the communal level as well. The guide refers to the functions of the municipalities, how they are elected and the attributions of the mayor and the regional councils. Additionally, the guide contains voting instructions and samples of election ballots, as well as an Election Calendar with the most important dates in the 1992 elections.
Election Material
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Los Poderes Del Estado
“The Powers of the State” is an Information-discussion guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1992 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The guide explains and describes the three branches of government in Chile: the executive, legislative and judicial powers, giving detailed information on their duties and responsibilities. The booklet explores the structure and functioning of each state power and the way in which power is distributed among them.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Que es "Participa"?
“What is PARTICIPA?” is a civic education program brochure, available in Spanish, issued by PARTICIPA, Chile. The brochure is meant to familiarize citizens with who is PARTICIPA, what they stand for, what values they support, as well as it presents the people who stand behind it, how it is organized and who is financing their programs. Additionally, the brochure encloses a member registration form.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Quien es Participa?
“Who is PARTICIPA?” is a civic education program brochure, available in Spanish, issued by PARTICIPA, Chile. The brochure is meant to familiarize citizens with who is PARTICIPA, what they stand for, what values they support, what services they offer, as well as it presents the people who stand behind it, how it is organized and who is financing their programs. Additionally, the brochure encloses a member registration form.