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Civic Voice Newsletter
“Civic Voice Newsletter” is the March-April 7th Edition of the “Civic Voice” informative bulletin, available in Russian, published in 2001 by the IFES-Moldova and is intended to serve as a source of information regarding the political and electoral situation in the Republic of Moldova. The bulletin contains a series of interviews, commentaries and analyses of different experts on the political and electoral conditions in the country. This particular edition includes an Interview with D. Diacov and Rumen Valcev. Additionally it contains an editorial written by I. Botan on Referendums. Additionally, this edition contains a brief profile of the Public Welfare Foundation and an editorial on civic registration, as well as other topics related to the political and electoral situation in Moldova.
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Evaluation of Election Management Structure
This report analyzes the Election Management Structure in Indonesia. The report notes that pollworker training, ballot mistakes and lack of information sharing led to a mismanaged election. The report offers several suggestions for future elections in Indonesia.
January 31, 2000
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Report on Indonesia's 7 June 1999 Parliamentary General Election and Recommendations for Electoral Reform
The June 7 parliamentary election in Indonesia represented a decisive step forward in Indonesia’s transition from authoritarian rule to democratic governance. It resulted, for the first time in Indonesia’s history, in a peaceful transfer of power. However, the election did not represent a significant break from the past in terms of election administration. This election process was marked by administrative inefficiency, non-transparency, and a lack of accountability. While certainly a momentous step in Indonesia’s transition, the credibility of the process hinged on election day itself, which was considered successful due to a lack of violence and to the enthusiasm and patience of the voters. These factors alone do not make a successful election, and serious flaws in the process should be addressed before future elections... TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TERMS AND APPREVIATIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I. INTRODUCTION II. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND III. THE ELECTION LAW A. The Proportional System B. Elements of a Majority System C. The Structure of the National Election Commission (KPU) D. Political Parties E. Office of the Secretariat F. Election Campaign G. Political Finance H. Voting, Vote Counting, and Tabulation I. Complaint Adjudication IV. ELECTION ADMINISTRATION A. General Principles of Election Administration B. Operational Standards for Election Administration C. Structure of the National Election Commission (KPU) D. Structure of the Election Administration (Management) E. Technology Support F. Planning G. Regulations, Procedures, and Mechanics H. Materials I. Systems and Methods V. RECOMMENDATIONS A. The Legal Framework—The Law on General Elections B. The Election Administration VI. CONCLUSIONS VII. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: “Money Politics”: Regulation of Political Finance in Indonesia Attachment B: Election Material Distribution Attachment C: Projected and Actual Numbers of Polling Stations Attachment D: List of Forms Used for the 1999 General Election Attachment E: Forms Used for Polling and Counting (Forms C, C1, C3, C4, C5) Attachment F: Polling Station Counting Sheet (Form C2) Attachment G: Statements Related to the Consolidation of Results (Forms D, D1, D2, D3) Attachment H: Forms for Consolidation of Results for DPR, DPRD I, and DPRD II (Forms D41, D42, D43) Attachment I: Law Number 3 of 1999 on General Elections Attachment J: Law Number 2 of 1999 on Political Parties Attachment K: Structure of the Indonesian Election Administration Attachment L: Allocation of DPR Seats to Political Parties Attachment M: 1999 Ballot Sample
January 31, 2000
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Report on the 7 June 1999 Parliamentary General Election and Recommendations for Electoral Reform
On June 7, 1999 Indonesia held parliamentary elections. This report summarizes IFES observations from those elections and provides recommendations for better administration in future elections.
January 31, 2000
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Parteneriatul pas cu pas
“The Partnership: Step by Step” is an informative bulletin, available in Romanian, published in 2000 by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, and is intended to present an analysis of the partnership between the local public administration and the different Non-Governmental Organizations. The brochure includes a presentation of the structure and functions of the local public administration, the role of the NGOs, the partnership between NGOs and the public authorities. Additionally, it includes a section explaining how to write project financing project. Moreover it contains four annexes with the contact information for the county councils, the local sponsors, as well as the contact information for the NGOs assistance centers.
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Conferinta internationala
“The International Conference” is a pamphlet, available in Romanian, distributed in Moldova in 2000 by IFES-Moldova, the League for the Human Rights Protection and the Committee for the Freedom of the Press, and intended to serve as an invitation brochure to the June 14, 2000 International Conference on Mass Media in the Electoral Campaign.
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Evaluation of Pollworker Training, January 2000
This evaluation of the IFES pollworker training assistance program was conducted in Indonesia in 1999. The report concludes that pollworker training was inadequate and suggests direction for future training sessions in Indonesia.
December 31, 1999
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Republic of Indonesia: Evaluation of Poll Worker Training, January 2000
The June 7, 1999 parliamentary elections in the Republic of Indonesia were a transitional step toward democratic rule and professional, independent election administration. Although, for the most part, election day was a peaceful expression of the franchise, the election was seriously flawed administratively. One of the most glaring and potentially disastrous elements in the election administration was the training of the election day poll workers or KPPS members. Through the ingenuity of some, past experience of others, and willingness to work extremely hard, the Indonesian KPPS members performed admirably on June 7. But adequate and timely training, clear instructions, and uniform and professional administration would have improved their performance. The evaluation of the poll worker training program can be seen to clearly support the fact that the training was inconsistent at best, and/or non-existent throughout the country. In discussion after discussion, KPPS members support these findings and provide their own recommendations for improved election procedures and training. This inconsistency permeates the entire administration from the manner and timing of the appointment of KPPS members, to the number of KPPS members in a polling station, or TPS, to the delivery of materials and instructions to KPPS members. Regulations meant to standardize procedures either did not exist, were unknown, or were ignored by the various levels of election administration. It is essential that the National Election Commission (KPU) thoroughly review and prepare professional administrative remedies to correct these deficiencies before the next election. Only with uniform regulations and a consistent training program, which is professionally prepared and administered, can election administration problems be avoided in future elections.
December 31, 1999