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Apuntes Democraticos
“Democratic Notes” is an informative guidebook, available in Spanish, issued in 1999 by the Electoral Council of the State of Jalisco in Mexico. The guidebook explains the concept of democracy and it encourages citizens to be responsible and to participate politically. Some of the specific topics covered are: the democratic values and its implications, the idea of free and fair elections, and the political culture/civic education for citizens.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Referendum, Plebescito, e Inicativa Popular
“Referendum , Plebiscite and Popular Initiative” is an informative guidebook, available in Spanish, issued in 1999 by the Electoral Council of the State of Jalisco in Mexico, and it is intended to inform citizens about the mechanisms of direct democracy that were adopted in Jalisco with the constitutional approval of the referendum, the popular initiative and the promulgation of the Citizen Participation Law in 1998. The guidebook explains the concepts and characteristics of referendum and popular initiative.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Formacion Civica y Etica
“Civic and Ethical Formation” is a teacher’s guide, available in Spanish, published in 1999 by the “Grupo Noriega Editores” in Mexico and meant to serve as a curriculum and guide for teaching civic and ethic classes. The guide discusses the concepts and implications of human nature and values, the role of citizens in the society, the role of the individual in the community, social organization of people and democracy. The guide contains reflection activities, for students, on the topics covered.
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Report/Paper
Paraguay: Solidifying Democracy: Final Report
This report summarizes an IFES technical assistance project in Paraguay for the May 10, 1998 elections. The report discusses various activities including capacity levels in the electoral system, increasing the effectiveness of democratic NGOs/civic organizations and civic education.
December 21, 1998
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Decreta: Ley De Participacion Cuidana Del Distrito Federal
Decreta: Ley De Participacion Cuidana Del Distrito Federal
Publication
Report/Paper
Conferencia Trilateral: Canada-Estados Unidos-Mexico, Sobre el Voto en el Extranjero: Mexico, D.F., 2-3 de septiembre de 1998
September 30, 1998
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Foros Civicos Departamentales
“Departmental Civic Forums” is a civic education brochure, available in Spanish, issued by the “ONONDIVEPA” cultural group in Paraguay. The document explains and describes the basis for the creation of a departmental civic forum in Paraguay, its attributions and mechanisms of functioning.
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of Zimbabwe - June 1998
The constitution of Zimbabwe as printed in 1998 to include amendments 1-15.