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Blueprint for ASEAN Democracy, ANFREL (2009) This paper was submitted by the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) to the Governments of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) after a Summit meeting in Cha-am, Hua Hin, Thailand. The text gives an overview of the challenges and necessities regarding democracy building in the Southeast Asia region.
Philippines: Limited Election Observation Mission, The Carter Center (2016) The Carter Center deployed a limited election observation mission to the Philippines in advance of the May 9, 2016, general elections. The mission focused its observation work on Mindanao, and in particular on the broader electoral context, including violence around elections; freedom of expression, assembly and choice in the campaign environment; campaign finance; and the resolution of electoral disputes.
Burma (Myanmar): Pre-election Recommendations, The Carter Center (2015) Myanmar's Union Election Commission is making efforts to improve the transparency and integrity of the electoral process in advance of the 2015 general elections, according to a Carter Center monitoring mission report released today. However, a number of key challenges need to be addressed in order to ensure that the upcoming elections earn the confidence of voters, political parties, and civil society organizations.
UNDP: Understanding Electoral Violence in Asia (2011)
Afghanistan: Electoral Law - Dari This Law was codified pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of Afghanistan for the purpose of regulating electoral affairs in the country. This version of the Electoral Law of Afghanistan is in Dari language.
Afghanistan: Electoral Law - english This Law was codified pursuant to the provisions of the constitution of afghanistan for the purpose of regulating electoral affairs in the country. Electoral law in english
Afghanistan: JEMB organizational chart Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) organizational Structure.
Afghanistan JEMB Update E 001 (2005 Eng) Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 001.
Afghanistan JEMB Update E 002 (2005 ENG) Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition oo2.
Afghanistan JEMB Update E 003 (2005 ENG) Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 003.
Afghanistan JEMB update E 004 (2005 ENG) Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 004.
Afghanistan JEMB update 005 (2005 eng) Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 005
Afghanistan JEMB update E 006 (2005 ENG) Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 006.
Afghanistan JEMB update E 007 (2005 ENG) Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 007.
Afghanistan JEMB update E 008 (2005 ENG) Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 008.
Afghanistan JEMB update E 009 (2005 ENG) Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 009.
Afghanistan JEMB update E 010 (2005 ENG) Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 010
Afghanistan:Final Registration Report,Wolesi Jirga and Provincial Council Elections, JEMB (2005) The completion of the Voter Registration Update Period (VRUP)marks the end of the second key phase in the operational plan for the 2005 Wolesi Jirga and Provincial Council elections;it follows the Candidate Nomination Period, which ended 19 May,and precedes the Polling Period and Counting and Post-Election Period. JEMB (Joint Electoral Management Body) final registration report eng
Afghanistan: JEMB registration manual - 2005 Dari This Manual sets out registration procedures to be applied in the Registration Period prior to Afghanistan elections in 2005 and for use in training on registration. JEMB registration manual in Dari language
Afghanistan: JEMB registration manual - 2005 English This Manual sets out registration procedures to be applied in the Registration Period prior to Afghanistan elections in 2005 and for use in training on registration. JEMB registration manual in english language
Afghanistan: JEMBS LGL Electoral Law 2005-05-10 Dari-Pashto JEMBS LGL Electoral Law 2005-05-10 in Dari and Pashto languages
Afghanistan: JEMBS LGL Presidential Decree on Holding Wolesi Jirga (WC) and Provincial Councils' (PC) elections 2005 The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) shall, in addition to the authority and functions entrusted to it by Presidential Decree No. 40 of 4 Asad 1382, have overall responsibility for the preparation, organization, conduct, and oversight of the elections. JEMBS LGL Presidential Decree on Holding WC and PC elections 2005
Afghanistan: JEMB Provincial organizational chart JEMB provincial organizational chart
Afghanistan: JEMB regional organizational chart JEMB regional organizational chart
Afghanistan: JEMB registration manual -2005 pashto This Manual sets out registration procedures to be applied in the Registration Period prior to Afghanistan elections in 2005 and for use in training on registration. Registration manual in pashto language
Afghanistan Media Law (2004 Dari) Media Law 2004 Dari.
Afghanistan poster Need registration card for WJ-2005 DAR Need Registration carde for vote in Wolesi Jirga 2005.
Afghanistan Penal Code English Afghanistan Penal Code English
Afghanistan:Post-Election Strategy Report, Preliminary report, PESG (2005) The Post Election Strategy Group Preliminary (PESG) was established by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. This publication from the PESG is a preliminary report on post-electoral issues and strategies in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan:Post-Election Strategy Report,Progress Report, PESG (2005) The Purpose of the Post Election Strategy Group has been to develop a comprehensive Post-election strategy for the Afghanistan electoral institution and the processes for which this institution will be responsible. The report develops the options from the preliminary report and provides concrete recommendations.
Afghanistan Political Parties Law (Dari ) Political Parties Law Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Political Parties Law (ENG) Political Parties Law Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Polling Manual - 2005 Dari This guidebook is intended to help electoral officials learn all the necessary aspects of polling and enable officials to solve problems and answer any questions that arise throughout the polling process. Polling manual in Dari language
Afghanistan: Polling manual -2005 Pashto This guidebook is intended to help electoral officials learn all the necessary aspects of polling and enable officials to solve problems and answer any questions that arise throughout the polling process. Polling manual in Pashto language
Afghanistan: Polling manual - 2005 English This guidebook is intended to help electoral officials learn all the necessary aspects of polling and enable officials to solve problems and answer any questions that arise throughout the polling process. Polling manual in english language
Afghanistan: 2003 Presidential Elections Operational Plan An outline of an operational plan for the organization and conduct of elections in Afghanistan in 2004. It builds on assets in place for the Voter Registration Programme.
Afghanistan Small Grant Programe E1 (2005 ENG) Small Grant Programe Edition 001.
Afghanistan Small Grant Programe E2 (2005 ENG) Small Grant Programe Edition 002 ENG
Afghanistan Small Grant Programe E2 (2005 Pashto) Small Grant Programe Edition 002 Pashto.
Afghanistan Small Grant Programe E3 (2005 ENG) Small Grant Programe Edition 003 ENG.
Afghanistan Small Grant Programe E3 (2005 Pashto) Small Grant Programe Edition 003 Pashto.
Afghanistan Small Grant Programe E1 (2005 Pashto) Small Grant Programe Edition 1 Pashto
Afghanistan poster Register to vote in Elections (2005 Dari) Register your self to vote in Elections.
Afghanistan: "To vote is everyone's affair" poster (2004) "To vote is everyone's affair" poster (2004) says this poster.
Afghanistan: Voter Education poster to motivate female electorate A Voter Education poster produced by the Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) of Afghanistan to targeting female voters (2004).
Afghanistan: Wolesi Jirga and Provincial Council elections - overview 2005 ENG The date for the National Assembly Elections consisting of the Wolesi Jirg and Provincial Council Elections was set for 18 September 2005 . These elections are vital step in the establishment of a fully representative government in afghanistan. Overview of WJ and PC elections 2005
Afghanistan: Working with Counterparts 2005 ENG A key priority of the JEMB Secretariat is to develop the professional capacity of Afghan JEMB and JEMBS staff; to ensure that they are best prepared to assume responsibility for future elections. Collaboration between international and Afghan colleagues should take place under the assumption that Afghan election officials will form the core of the future election administration and therefore both Afghans and internationals must take the opportunity of this election to refine the skills of our Afghan hosts. We as internationals also hope to better conduct elections in Afghanistan by learning from our Afghan counterparts. Paper on working with counterparts
Afghanistan: Poster "You must vote in person" (2005 Pashto) This file features a poster produced by the United Nations Mission to Afghanistan informing voters about legal requirments to vote in person (in Pashto language)
Afghanistan: Poster "You must vote in person" (2005) This file presents a poster produced by the United Nations Mission to Afghanistan informing voters about legal requirements to vote in person (in Dari language)
Armenia: Ballot Paper for Constitutional Referendum Specimen of a ballot paper used for the 2003 Constitutional referendum in Armenai
Armenia: Voter Education Brochure A copy of a Voter Education brochure for Presidential Elections in the Republic of Armenia
Armenia: Presidential Elections Ballot Paper (1998) A sample of the ballot paper for the 1998 Presidential elections in Armenia
Armenia: Parliamentary Elections Ballot Paper (1999) A sample of the ballot paper for the 1999 Parliamentary elections in Armenia
Azerbaijan: Joint Final Assessment of the Electoral Code (ODIHR) Joint final Assessment of the Electoral Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the OSCE and the European Commission for Democracy Through Law (Venice Commission, Council of Europe), on the basis of comments by Georg Nolte, Eugenio Polizzi, Joe Middleton and Rumen Maleev
Azerbaijan: Ballot Paper 2002 Parliamentary elections Sample of a ballot paper for the 2002 Parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Electoral Timeline 1999 Municipal Elections The Electoral Timeline developed by Alan Wall for the 1999 Municipal Elections in Azerbaijan (IFES)
Bangladesh - Voter Registration Form A copy of a Voter Registration Form used in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Ballot Paper A specimen of a ballot paper used in bangladesh (for which election is not known).
Georgia: Timeline for 1999 Parliamentary Elections The Timeline for 1999 Parliamentary Elections in Georgia developed by IFES
Indonesia: A Guide to the 2004 Elections (2003) The Indonesia Backgrounder "Guide to the 2004 Elections" by the International Crisis Group (ICG)
Indonesia: Opportunity for Electoral Reform (IFES Report) The paper "Opportunity for Electoral Reform" by Paul Harris, Alan Wall and Bob Dahl for IFES provides an analysis of election administration structures and institutions in Indonesia, providing recommendations for improving their performance.
Indonesia: Decree on Electoral Dispute Resolution for Supervisory Committees This file is the Decree Number 13 of 2003 on the Resolution of Electoral Disputes for the Election Supervisory Committees in Indonesia.
Indonesia: Questions about the Electoral System (2003) The paper "Some Questions about the Electoral System for the 2004 Indonesian General Elections Answered" by Alan Wall (IFES) examines in depth perceived problems with Indonesia's electoral system.
Indonesia: Handbook on Election Result Dispute Settlement This link features the "Handbook on Election Result Dispute Settlement" prepared by the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia.
Indonesia: Ballot Paper Presidential Elections (2004) A sample of the ballot paper for the 2004 Presidential elections in Indonesia
Indonesia:Collection of Election Laws (1999) Several election laws are collected in this document prepared by the National Election Commission of Indonesia.
Indonesia: Report of the Australian Parliamentary Observer Delegation (2004) Report by the "Australian Parliamentary Observer" Delegation on the 2004 Parliamentary elections in Indonesia
Indonesia: The 2004 Elections have it all: Size and Complexity The article "The 2004 Elections have it all: Size and Complexity" by Alan Wall, Project Manager for IFES, was published by the Jakarta Post (2004)
Indonesia: The 2004 Elections: How the System Works and What the Parties Stand For The paper "The 2004 Indonesian Elections: How the System Works and What the Parties Stand For" is a Report on Political Parties by Stephen Sherlock (February 2004)
India:Electoral Politics in Post-Conflict States: The Case of Punjab The paper "Electoral Politics in Post-Conflict States: The Case of Punjab" by Neera Chandhoke and Praveen Priyadarshi
India: Application For New Registration of Electors Specimen of the application form used in India for New Registration of Electors
India: Application for Inclusion of Name in Electoral Roll Specimen of the application form for inclusion of name in the electoral roll used in India
India: Application for Objecting Inclusion of Name in Electoral Roll Specimen of the application form used in India for objecting inclusion or seeking deletion of name in electoral roll
India: Application for Correction in Electoral Roll Specimen of the application form used in India for the correction to particulars entered in electoral roll
India: Application for Transposition of Entry in Electoral Roll Specimen of the application form used in India for the transposition of an entry in the electoral roll
Japan: Japanese Political Parties: Ideals and Reality The discussion paper "Japanese Political Parties: Ideals and Reality" written by Gerald Curtis (Columbia University and RIETI).
Japan: Examining the Process of the 1994 Japanese Electoral Reform The paper "Examining the Process of the 1994 Japanese Electoral Reform" written by Jo K.Iwasaki (The London School of Economic and Political Science).
Japan: The Electoral Foundations of Japan’s Financial Politics The paper "The Electoral Foundations of Japan’s Financial Politics: The Case of Jusen" by Frances Rosenbluth (Yale) and Michael F. Thies (UCLA)
Japan: Japan Votes: Rational Choices and Social Obligations Japan Votes: Rational Choices and Social Obligations
Japan: Japanese Electoral Politics: Reform, Results, and Prospects for the Future The paper "Japanese Electoral Politics: Reform, Results, and Prospects for the Future" by Joe Michael Sasanuma
Japan: The Constitution of Japan (1946) The Constitution of Japan (1946)
Japan: Judgement by the Supreme Court of the provision of the Public Offices Elections Law on Election Districts and the Apportionment of Seats A copy of the judgement by the Supreme Court of Japan of the provision of the Public Offices Elections Law on Election Districts and the Apportionment of Seats
Electoral Ordinance and Party Systems from an Institutionalist Perspective: Japan and Poland The paper "Electoral Ordinance and Party Systems from an Institutionalist Perspective: Japan and Poland" by Takayuki Ito, 1989-2001
Cambodia’s Electoral System: A Window of Opportunity for Reform, by Jeffrey Gallup The paper "Cambodia’s Electoral System: A Window of Opportunity for Reform" by Jeffrey Gallup (foreword by Kassie Neou) identifies and recommends possible areas for improvement in the Cambodian electoral system.
Cambodia: Ballot Paper (1992) Specimen of the ballot paper used in the 1992 elections in Cambodia
Mongolia: Draft new Law on Central Election Committee (2005) A draft of Mongolia's new "Law on Central Election Committee " (2005)
Mongolia: Electoral Law of the State Great Hural 92-2000 An unofficial copy of the "Electoral Law of the State Great Hural" (Parliament) of Mongolia (1992-2000) - Translation of the International Republican Institute (IRI)
Mongolia: Draft New Electoral Law (2005) A draft version of the new "Law On Elections to the State IH HURAL" (2005)
Armenia: Ballot Paper for Constitutional Referendum Specimen of a ballot paper used for the 2003 Constitutional referendum in Armenai
Armenia: Voter Education Brochure A copy of a Voter Education brochure for Presidential Elections in the Republic of Armenia
Armenia: Presidential Elections Ballot Paper (1998) A sample of the ballot paper for the 1998 Presidential elections in Armenia
Armenia: Parliamentary Elections Ballot Paper (1999) A sample of the ballot paper for the 1999 Parliamentary elections in Armenia
Georgia: Timeline for 1999 Parliamentary Elections The Timeline for 1999 Parliamentary Elections in Georgia developed by IFES
Indonesia: Handbook on Election Result Dispute Settlement This link features the "Handbook on Election Result Dispute Settlement" prepared by the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia.
Calendario 2018 de elecciones en Asia
2018 Calendar of elections in Asia
UNDP: Gender Equality in Elected Office in Asia Pacific: Six Actions to Expand Women’s Empowerment (2012) This publication provides an overview of women’s political representation in Asia-Pacific member states, and reviews the impact of series of six fast-track institutional reforms which can contribute towards the attainment of gender equality in elected office. These six “windows or opportunity” include an examination of legally binding quotas, constitutional rights, political party recruitment, capacity building initiatives, parliamentary reform and political party recruitment.
Afghanistan:Security Briefing Report, Presidential Elections, ICG (2004) Elections and Security ASIA Briefing report from the International Crisis Group (ICG) on the security situation preceding the 2004 Presidential elections in Afghanistan. The report discusses the status of security in Afghanistan and the implications for the continued development of democracy in the region and the potential for free and fair elections.
Afghanistan: Transitional Presidential Decree on the Adoption of Electoral Law (2004) Decree from the President of the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan on the adoption of Electoral Law
Afghanistan: Constitution 2004 The resource consists of the Constitution of Afghanistan as promulgated and enacted in 2004
Afghanistan: mock ballot paper for voter education A mock ballot paper used for voter education purposes.
Afghanistan: "Elections in Pictures" Poster (2004) This document consist of a colorful voter education poster assembling a multitude of pictures of the various stages of the 2004 Presidential elections in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Voter Registration poster A poster to motivate Afghan citizens to register to vote in the 2004 elections.
Afghanistan: Public Opinion Report, National Elections, The Asia Foundation (2004) The Voter Education Planning Survey for the 2004 National Elections by the Asia Foundation: This report presents the findings from a comprehensive public opinion survey conducted in Afghanistan ahead of the 2004 national elections. The survey measured the Afghan respondents' attitudes toward and knowledge of the upcoming elections and are intended to assist The Asia Foundation and other non-governmental organizations in conducting voter education.
Afghanistan: 2004 Afghan Elections Project (UNDP) The "2004 Afghan Elections Project" is the result of a joint effort among the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the Joint Electoral Management Board (JEMB).
Afghanistan: Briefing Paper, Afghan Elections, AREU (2004) "Afghan Elections: The Great Gamble", a briefing paper from the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU). Elections for what? The purpose of this briefing paper is to challenge policy makers to consider whether elections will help or hinder the achievement of the Bonn Agreement’s overall objectives by analysing the following questions: What’s at stake? Are elections politically desirable? Who stands to gain? Can elections be secure? Are elections feasible? Where to go from here?
Afghanistan:Report, Long-Term Security, CRAFT (2002) The Report of the "Consortium for Response to the Afghanistan Transition" (CRAFT)summarizes the status of the rule of law, human rights, and governance for long-term security in Afghanistan; gives voice to Afghan views and plans on these issues; and identifies ways for the donor community to help and support the Afghan transition.
Afghanistan: Final Report, the Wolesi Jirga and Provincial Council elections, JEMB (2005) The final report by the Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB), the joint Afghan-UN body mandated by presidential decree to manage and administer the Afghan elections, on the Wolesi Jirga and Provincial Council elections held on 18 September 2005. The report includes observations throughout the electoral cycle including the voter registration, ballot production, and counting phases of the process.
Afghanistan: Political Parties Law The Law on Political Parties of Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Regulation on Political Campaign Finances (JEMB 2004) Regulation on Political Campaign Finances as promulagted by the Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) of Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Voter Registration Manual for Trainers The Voter Registration Manual for the Regional Training Officers responsible for the training of Regional Training Officers during the 2004 National Voter Registration campaign in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Ballot Paper sample for National Assembly Elections (2005) A sample of the ballot paper for the 2005 National Assembly Elections in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Ballot Paper sample for Provincial Council Elections (2005) A sample of the ballot paper for the 2005 Provincial Council Elections in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Bonn Agreement in Dari In December 2001, a number of prominent Afghans met under UN auspices in Bonn, Germany, to decide on a plan for governing the country; as a result, the Afghan Interim Authority (AIA) - made up of 30 members, headed by a chairman - was inaugurated on 22 December 2001 with a six-month mandate to be followed by a two-year Transitional Authority (TA), after which elections are to be held. Text of the Bonn Agreement in Dari language
Afghanistan: Bonn Agreement in English In December 2001, a number of prominent Afghans met under UN auspices in Bonn, Germany, to decide on a plan for governing the country; as a result, the Afghan Interim Authority (AIA) - made up of 30 members, headed by a chairman - was inaugurated on 22 December 2001 with a six-month mandate to be followed by a two-year Transitional Authority (TA), after which elections are to be held. Text of the Bonn Agreement in English language
Afghanistan: candidate nomination photo 1
Afghanistan: Candidate nomination photo 2
Afghanistan: Candidate nomination photo 3
Afghanistan: Candidate nomination photo 4
Afghanistan: Period Report, Candidate Nomination for the Wolesi Jirga and Provincial Council Elections, JEMB (2005) A period report prepared by the Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) of Afghanistan on the Candidate Nomination for the 2005 Wolesi Jirga and Provincial Council Elections. The Candidate Nomination period is the first phase of the operational calendar for the 2005 elections. The report concludes that in spite of many challenges the high turnout indicates that the JEMB facilitated a successful Candidate Nomination process.
Afghanistan: Briefing Paper, Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, AREU (2004) Afghanistan - Free, Fair or Flawed: Challenges for Legitimate Elections This briefing paper published in September 2004 by the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) outlines key challenges and recommendations for increasing the credibility and perceived legitimacy of the presidential and parliamentary elections in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Citizenship Law - Dari Law on Citizenship in Dari language
Afghanistan: Citizenship Law - english Law on Citizenship (Afghanistan) in English language
Afghanistan: Constitution - Dari Constitution of Afghanistan in Dari language
Afghanistan: Manual for Vote Counting (2005 ENG) This manual describes the vote counting procedures to be followed by Counting Centers Managers Managers and Count Team Supervisiors. This version of the manual is in English language.
Afghanistan: Manual for Vote Counting (2005 Dari) This manual describes the vote counting procedures to be followed by Counting Centers Managers Managers and Count Team Supervisiors. This version of the manual is in Dari language.
Afghanistan: Manual for Vote Counting (2005 Pashto) This manual describes the vote counting procedures to be followed by Counting Centers Managers Managers and Count Team Supervisiors. This version of the manual is in Pashto language.
Sri Lanka: Changes to Accommodate Diversity (1997) Author: Reilly, Ben
China: Final Report: Jiangsu Province China Village Elections (2001) At the invitation of Minister Zeng Jianhui, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, the National People's Congress (NPC), former U.S. President Jimmy Carter led a delegation to the People's Republic of China to promote The Carter Center's China Village Election Project, observe a village election in Zhouzhuang Town, Jiangsu Province, and exchange ideas with top Chinese leaders on issues of common concern