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Voter Information and Education Project: Republic of the Philippines
This report summarizes the results of the voter information and education project in the Philippines in 1997. The report was
developed as both an internal and external resource, and was intended to help COMELEC understand the realities of current citizen concerns and needs to develop a more targeted approach to future voter education and information programs.
February 28, 1997
Election Material
Civic Education Material
El Sistema Electoral Mexicano y las Elecciones Federales
“The Mexican Electoral System and the Federal Elections” is an electoral guide, available in Spanish, published in 1997 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico, in lead up to the July 6, 1997 Mexican Legislative Elections. The booklet presents a detailed overview, in a Q&A format, of the Mexican Electoral System and Federal Elections. Some of the topics covered touch on the electoral system in Mexico and its organizational structure, the political-electoral reform of 1996, the access to means of communications, and the characteristics of the campaign financing.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
1997 Federal Election process : Basic information
Published by the Instituto Federal Electoral (IFE) in 1997 before the July 6th, 1997 federal elections, this booklet provides information regarding offices up for election, updates to the Mexican electoral system, the electoral registry, campaign finance, and other important aspects of the Mexican election structure. Entitled, “1997 Federal Elections Process: Basic Information,” the objective of this booklet is to inform the Mexican public in order to promote increased voter participation.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Sintesis Plataformas Politicas
“Analysis of Political Platforms” is an informative handbook, available in Spanish, published in 1997 by the ANCIFEM (National Civic Association for Women) in Mexico, in lead up to the July 6, 1997 Mexican Parliamentary Elections. The document is an analysis of the proposals made by five of the eight registered political parties in their electoral platforms on the issues of education, ecology, security, economy and family.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Pastoral Exhortation of Philippine Politics
“Pastoral Exhortation of Philippine Politics” is a pastoral letter from September 16, 1997, which addresses the unequal and ‘hurtful’ way in which Philippine politics are conducted. The document, published by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, urges citizens of the Philippines to vote more intelligently, choosing candidates with integrity who will not cheat the people given the chance.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
El Voto y la Representacion Democratica
“The Vote and the Democratic Representation” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1997 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico. The booklet discusses the concept of democratic representation and voting implications. The chapters included focus on the following particular matters: the relation between voting and democracy, elections, and the electoral process as part of the democratic system.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
De Ciudadano a Ciudadano No. 2
“From Citizen to Citizen: 2” is the November edition of the “Citizen to Citizen” informative bulletin, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Citizens’ Movement for Democracy group in Mexico and intended to familiarize citizens with the rights and responsibilities of a citizen as well as the objectives, importance and role of the group in promoting the democratic values in the Mexican society.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
De Ciudadano a Ciudadano No. 7
“From Citizen to Citizen: 7” is the October edition of the “Citizen to Citizen” informative bulletin, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Citizens’ Movement for Democracy group in Mexico and intended to familiarize Mexicans with the news regarding the matter of the electoral system in Mexico and civic responsibilities and rights. In this edition, some of the topics covered are the electoral system reform and its flaws and the rights of indigenous people, among other matters.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
De Ciudadano a Ciudadano No. 6
“From Citizen to Citizen: 7” is the October edition of the “Citizen to Citizen” informative bulletin, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Citizens’ Movement for Democracy group in Mexico and intended to familiarize Mexicans with the news regarding the matter of the electoral system in Mexico and civic responsibilities and rights. In this edition, some of the topics covered are the electoral system reform and its flaws and the rights of indigenous people, among other matters.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
De Ciudadano a Ciudadano No. 5
“Getting to Know the Civic History of Mexico 5” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, published in 1996 by the Federal Electoral Institute, and it presents the civic historical facts and personalities throughout the months of January- March. The pamphlet is meant to amplify the knowledge of Mexican citizens regarding the most important happenings that have shaped the creation of Mexico, its identity and its historical memories that have been significant factors in the building of a democratic culture in Mexico. Some of the events mentioned are: the adoption of the Agrarian Law in January, 1915 and the Tlatelolco Treaty of February 1967.