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Brazil 1994 Election: Technology Assessment Report, February 28, 1995
This Election Technology Assessment from the 1994 elections in Brazil details IFES’ audit of the vote tabulation software used in Brazilian elections. The report focuses on the technological innovations in Brazilian electoral administration, the future direction of its modernization, and the applicability of the concepts and technologies involved to election administration in other countries.
Specifically,
IFES conducted studies on the Brazilian development of a cost-effective indigenous election technology which could be applied to other developing countries.
February 27, 1995
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Eleicao Municipal de Xaxim
“Municipal Election of Xaxim” is a flyer, available in Portuguese, showing a sample of the keyboard used by the microcomputer in the electoral cabin for the February 12, 1995 Municipal Election in Xaxim, Brazil. The flyer was issued in 1995 by the Regional Electoral Tribunal of Santa Catarina, Brazil and intended to familiarize voters with the voting procedure inside the electoral cabin.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Una Experiencia Democratica
“A Democratic Experience” is the first edition of the “Horizonte Ciudadano” informative bulletin, available in Spanish, issued in 1995 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico. The bulletin discusses, through illustrations, a democratic experience for children, intended to familiarize young children with the benefits that come with actively participating in a democratic setting. This first edition discusses how a group of children organize themselves to participate in a camping trip and to take part in the elections of the student council of their school.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The Magic Island. Una Exploracion por el Universo de la Democracia
“The Magic Island. Exploring the Universe of Democracy” is an informative illustration book for children, available in Spanish, issued in July 1995 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico, and intended to teach children about the concept of democracy. The book tells a fictive story, where children from every corner in the world and having different interests are brought to a magic island and try to build a life together.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
La Mejor Eleccion
“The Best Election” is an informative comic book, available in Spanish, issued in 1995 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico, intended to familiarize children with the concept of democracy and what it means to be an active citizen in a democratic society. The comic book explains and describes the ways to successfully organize themselves when lobbying for a particular matter, as well as it teaches young children the basic steps for voting.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Conociendo la Historia Civica de Mexico : 3
“Getting to Know the Civic History of Mexico 3” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, published in 1995 by the Federal Electoral Institute, and it presents the civic historical facts and personalities throughout the months of July-September. 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 restoration of the Republic in July 1867 and the anniversary of the Independence in September of 1810.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Conociendo la Historia Civica de Mexico : 4
“Getting to Know the Civic History of Mexico 4” is an informative booklet, available in Spanish, published in 1995 by the Federal Electoral Institute, and it presents the civic historical facts and personalities throughout the months of October-December. 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 Creation of the Federal Electoral Institute in October, 1990, the start of the Mexican Revolution in November, 1910, and the World Day of Human Rights in December, 1948.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Glosario Electoral Basico Juvenil
“Basic Electoral Glossary for the Youth” is an informative guidebook, available in Spanish, issued in 1995 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico. The glossary provides basic electoral terms for youth in an effort to enhance youth’s understanding of the Mexican electoral system, including their rights and obligations as citizens. The political electoral concepts included in the glossary are defined in an easy-to-understand language that would facilitate their comprehension by all groups of young citizens.
Publication
Report/Paper
Guyana Election Technical Assessment Report: 1994 Local Government and Municipal Elections
This report discusses IFES’ voter and civic education program, its poll worker training program and the provision of goods in Guyana’s 1994 local and municipal elections (the first contested elections in more than two decades).
October 31, 1994
Election Material
Ballot
Brazil General Election Ballot 1994
Ballot from the 1994 General Election in Brazil. Voters voted for the President, Governor, and Senator.