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Election FAQ
Elections in Costa Rica: 2014 National Elections
On February 2, Costa Rica will hold national elections to elect a new President. IFES FAQs gives insight into these elections.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Democracy and You
Published by the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) in 1999, the book entitled Democracy and You: A Guide to Better Understanding provides Namibians with general information and definitions regarding democratic governance and the structure of Namibian politics. In addition to outlines of the Namibian constitution and government, this book includes a civic education essay competition and repeatedly stresses the importance of democracy.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The Married Persons Equality Act
This document, published in 1997 by the Namibia Institute for Democracy, outlines the “The Married Persons Equality Act.” The acts primary goal was to abolish marital power and property law. The act outlines the legality of marriage, divorce, spousal rights to personal property and a minimum legal age to marry. Although not focusing on the electoral system this piece nevertheless is an example of the legislative process and civil society development.
Election Material
Constitution
Icl Newsletter#1, #2 (1996)
Series of newsletters providing updates on constitutions between February and March 1996.
Election Material
Constitution
Icl Newsletter #4, #5, #6, #7 (1995)
Series of newsletters examining constitutional updates from September to December 1995.
Election Material
Ballot
Costa Rica Municipales Ballot 1994
Ballot used for municipal elections in Costa Rica on 6 February 1994. The ballot shows parties running in the Central Canton in the Province of San Jose.
Election Material
Ballot
Costa Rica Presidential Ballot 1994
Ballot used for Presidential elections held in Costa Rica on 6 February, 1994.
Election Material
Ballot
Costa Rica Diputados Ballot 1994
Ballot used for Parliamentary elections in Costa Rica on 6 February 1994. Ballot is for the Province of San Jose.