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Skye Christensen On U.S. Election Day, A Look At How Others Vote
While voters withstand long lines and the elements to cast their ballot, Skye Christensen of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, a nonprofit group that helps countries run democratic elections, talks about how other countries run their elections.
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2008 Elections in Luanda, Angola
Beginning with anger and an unsettled crowd, Angola's electoral process and elections were proved to be conducted with integrity and peace. (Pictures are around the city of Luanda)
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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.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Campagne nationale d'education electorale
“Campagne nationale d’education electorale” is a pamphlet from May 2005, available in French, which educates readers about their right and responsibility to vote. The document, published with the help of IFES, prepares citizens for the 2005 Presidential Election in Guinea where they are strongly encouraged to vote. Additionally, the pamphlet provides information about voter registration and what to look for in a candidate.
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IFES International Observer Report: The October 29, 2000 General Elections in Zanzibar
This report details the observations of the IFES team from early October, the legal and procedural framework of the elections, the immediate pre-election climate, the election day, voting and selected counting activities. In addition, the report provides recommendations for the
government
of Tanzania and the international community on the steps needed to move beyond the politics of impasse.
January 15, 2001
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Civic Education Poster
This is a civic education poster from the 2000 Ugandan Referendum election. The poster's scene depicts many aspects of Ugandan life including meeting with friends in the market, talking with local religious figures and displaying strong social capital. The poster was aimed at creating voter efficacy around a shared sense of community in lead up to the referendum on choosing a political system for the country.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Referendum 2000: Choosing a Political System for Uganda
“Referendum 2000: Choosing a political System for Uganda” is a pamphlet that answers key questions related to the 2000 referendum in Uganda. The literature answers questions about registration for voting, why one should vote and address what the movement and multi-party systems will represent. The pamphlet also acknowledges that a referendum is a vote on an issue, in this case a political system, and not is geared towards electing a candidate.