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Uganda: A Pre-election Assessment Report
This 1995 pre-election assessment in Uganda was conducted under core funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID). This report evaluates a number of factors affecting the conduct of that country's presidential and parliamentary elections, which were held prior to the second week of July 1996.
January 16, 1996
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Civic Education and Democracy Towards Free and Fair Elections 1996 and Beyond
“Civic Education and Democracy Towards Free and Fair Elections 1996 and Beyond” is a booklet that was published in 1996 during the lead up to of the Ugandan Presidential elections. The literature was intended to educate the Ugandan people on their civic responsibilities and human rights. The booklet also contains chapters that examine the economic, political, and constitutional orders of Uganda as well as the electoral process of the country.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Code of Conduct for Civic Educators
“Code of Conduct for Civil Educators” is a 1996 publication that was aimed at supporting educational initiatives towards the Ugandan Constitution. The piece outlines the role of civic educators in Uganda as people who should foster strong voter turnout, as well as promote an open flow of knowledge so that voters can make the decision that is right for them. Furthermore this was published in 1996 the same year as the Ugandan presidential and parliamentary elections.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Presidential & Parliamentary Elections 1996
This pamphlet was directed at providing voter education to Ugandans on the eve of the 1996 presidential and parliamentary elections. The literature explains the role of the elected parliamentarians and reminds citizens of the televised meetings as well as joint candidate meetings where presidential candidates will answer questions about their policies. The pamphlet also provides written and visual narration of the voting process and describes vote counting as well.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Candidates Meetings/ Candidates Campaigns
"Candidates Meetings/ Candidates Campaigns" is a pamphlet published in 1994 during the lead up to Uganda’s constitutional assembly election of that year. The pamphlet discusses the candidates' meetings and the voting process. The candidates' meetings are highlighted as a time voters can gain knowledge on candidates and by doing so make an more informed decision with their vote. The voting and voter registration processes were also covered to aid voters in the process.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Civic Education Teaching Manual 2nd edition
The “Civic Education Teaching Manual: 2nd edition” was published in 1994 to train civic educators for the 1994 general assembly election in Uganda. The literature discusses topics such as voter registration, how to properly fold the ballot paper, and vote counting. The pamphlet also indicated that civic educators should urge voters to attend the candidates meetings so they can make informed decision when voting.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Draft Constitution Selected Provisions
“The Draft Constitution Selected Provisions,” is a booklet published in 1994 that describes what the new constitution of Uganda specifies. Detailed in the booklet are topics such as how citizenship in Uganda is defined and what the function of the new constitutional assembly will be. Also included is a description of the five year referendum cycle that will use the vote to decide the form of government in Uganda every five years.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voting
“Voting” is a pamphlet that was distributed in 1994 during the lead up to that March’s general assembly elections. The pamphlet explains that at this time candidates are out promoting their platforms. The voting process and vote counting are also both explained in prose and pictures.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Message to Registered Voters
“Message to Registered Voters,” was a one page reminder to Ugandan registered voters that their job is not over once they are registered for the 1994 general assembly elections. The flyer urges voters to attend the ongoing meetings with the local candidates and reminds them to vote in the March 28th election. The importance of making an informed vote and not just a vote is a noteworthy component of the flyer.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Vote! It Does Make A Difference!
This poster urges Ugandans to participate in the 1993 elections on Tuesday November 2, 1993. The poster also indicates that the final day to register to vote is October 4, 1993.