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Report/Paper

'Annex to Final Project Report, Republic of Tajikistan, October 1, 1997 - September 30, 2002: Preliminary Assessment of Political Parties (1998)

This report provides IFES comments and input on the major political parties in Tajikistan from 2000.

November 30, 2002

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Report/Paper

Annex to Final Project Report, Republic of Tajikistan, October 1, 1997 - September 30, 2002: Reference and Training Manual for the Resolution of Election Disputes in Tajikistan (2000)

This manual is designed as a guide for the resolution of electoral disputes. The manual is divided into two parts. The first part analyzes election law while the second part presents various appendix containing the actual law required for the resolution of election disputes.

November 30, 2002

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Report/Paper

Annex to Final Project Report, Republic of Tajikistan, October 1, 1997 - September 30, 2002: Student Local Government Day Manual for Mentors and Government Officials (2001)

November 30, 2002

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Report/Paper

Annex to Final Project Report, Republic of Tajikistan, October 1, 1997 - September 30, 2002: Analysis of Political Party Legislation in Tajikistan (2000)

This is the final report analyzing Political Party Legislation in Tajikistan from 2000. The report focuses on the February and March 2000 parliamentary elections. The review analyzes the legal framework and which ways it could be used by the government in ordered to violate election rules.

November 30, 2002

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Report/Paper

Annex to Final Project Report, Republic of Tajikistan, October 1, 1997 - September 30, 2002: Brochure, 50 Questions and Answers about Elections (1999)

November 30, 2002

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Report/Paper

Political Parties in Tajikistan (Facts, Figures and Analysis): Final Draft

This report discusses the current (circa 2000) political situation in the Republic of Tajikistan by providing a general description of the political parties and political movements in the country.

October 31, 2002

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Report/Paper

Kosovo: Election Assistance to Muncipal Election Officials: IFES Final Activity Report of Phase I, Oct 2001- March 2002

This report summarizes IFES’ role in the professional development of Municipal Election Commissioners in Kosovo. The report details the lessons imparted on Municipal Election Commissioners; voter education techniques; maintenance of impartiality in election administration; skills development including management, strategic planning, budgeting, personnel and human resource management, and preparing information sessions with the media, the general public and the international community; and interacting with political entities, NGOs, and municipal assemblies

May 31, 2002

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Report/Paper

Selecting a Model for Election Administration in Kosovo: Conclusions & Recommendations from Discussion Forum and Conference held on 1-2 and 16 February 2002

This report summarizes IFES findings from two events on the future election administration system in Kosovo. The report provides recommendations for the future of the election administration system in Kosovo.

February 28, 2002

Publication

Electoral Assessment

Angola Pre-Election Assessment Report (2001)

From August 4-20, 2001, the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) conducted a joint pre-election assessment in Angola. The objective of the assessment was to: (1) Determine the prospects for holding general elections at such a time when the conditions that affect elections are conducive to a participatory and open process; and (2) Provide a set of baseline data from which to assess the readiness of Angola for elections and to make recommendations to the Government of the Republic of Angola, United States Government, the United Nations organizations in Luanda, and other donors, in preparation for such elections, including a timeline by which key actions need to occur.

February 28, 2002

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Report/Paper

Electoral Conflict and Violence: A Strategy for Study and Prevention

An electoral process is an alternative to violence as it is a means of achieving governance. It is when an electoral process is perceived as unfair, unresponsive, or corrupt, that its political legitimacy is compromised and stakeholders are motivated to go outside the established norms to achieve their objectives. Electoral conflict and violence become tactics in political competition. There are examples of elections that have exacerbated long-term conflict (Angola 1992) or have politically hardened conflict-related alliances (Bosnia and Herzegovina 1996). From these experiences, it is generally recognized that post-conflict elections can be held too early and produce results that may extend the conflict rather than resolve it. However, in most cases, such elections mitigate the effects of larger conflict issues and reduce them into localized, manageable incidents...

February 04, 2002