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Election and Political Party Law
Parliamentary and Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill, 1997
Parliamentary and Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill, 1997
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Citizenship and Democracy
“Citizenship and Democracy” is a training manual published in 1997 by the Institute for Democracy in South Africa (IDSA). The manual provides a guide for lesson plans that educators can use to teach about citizens' rights, the South African bill of rights, and how citizens can play a role in their own democracy.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Guide de l'Electeur
“Guide de l’Electeur” is a guide, published by Evangelical Church of Congo, meant to teach the reader about the importance of voting and choosing a candidate whose ideas will benefit the state as a whole. The document, published in 1997, is made up of pictures and text in French, Lingala and Munu kituba explaining various aspects of elections and voting procedures most probably in preparation for the presidential elections that were scheduled for July 1997 in Congo (Brazzaville).
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.
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Report/Paper
Poll worker Training Support and Observation Mission, December 29, 1996, Partial Elections, Trip Report January 1997
This report summarizes IFES’ efforts and results concerning the training of poll workers in the Ivory Coast. The report is specific to the partial legislative and municipal elections held in late December, 1996. The report details the 3 separate training sessions that took place throughout the Ivory Coast and is specific to poll workers chosen by an Ivorian NGO.
December 31, 1996
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Report/Paper
Supporting the Electoral Process in Ghana, Results of the 1996 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections , 7 December 1996
This report begins with an announcement from The Great Alliance, a political grouping formed by the New Patriotic Party and the People’s Convention party. The announcement critiques the 1996 general elections in Ghana and discusses the successes and problems with the election. The report details 19 reasons why the elections were flawed and rigged, most stemming from the relationship between the NDC (ruling party) and the Central Election Committee. The report finishes by displaying the parliamentary election winners by region and party.
December 31, 1996
Election Material
Ballot
Cote d'Ivoire Parliamentary Ballot 1996
Ballot papers and envelope from Parliamentary elections held in Cote d'Ivoire on 29 December 1996. These ballot papers would have been used in the 100th Electoral District in the Prefecture of Korhogo. Ballots are for Ousmane COULIBALY and Coulibaly Mamadou SANGAFOWA.
Election Material
Ballot
Ghana Presidential Ballot 1996
Ballot used in the 7 December 1996 Presidential election held in Ghana. Main candidates in the election were Jerry RAWLINGS, John KUFUOR, and Edward MAHAMA.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Local Government Elections in Cameroon
“Local Government Elections in Cameroon” is a booklet from December 1996 published by the Human Rights Clinic and Education Center, which outlines the importance of political participation, voting, and explains the nature and process of local government elections in Cameroon.