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Armenia: Joint Assessment OSCE-ODIHR-COE on Amendments to the Electoral Code
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A joint assessment conducted by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the European Commission for Democracy Through Law (Venice Commission, Council of Europe) on the "Amendments to the Electoral Code of the Republic of Armenia adopted in the first reading on 7 May 2002".
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Afghanistan: The Wrong Voting System
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The article "The Wrong Voting System" by Barnett R. Rubin published for the International Herald Tribune on March 16, 2005
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Mongolia: Report on the Presidential Election 1993
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A brief report from IFES on the Presidential Election held in 1993 in Mongolia
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Mongolia: An Assessment of the Election to the Great People's Hural 1992
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A short assessment by IFES on Election to the Great People's Hural held in Mongolia in 1992
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Mongolia: Constitution (1992)
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The Constitution of Mongolia (1992)
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Afghanistan: List of Presidential Candidates (2004)
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The list of Presidential candidates for the October 2004 elections in Afghanistan
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Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU)
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This link directs to the homepage of Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) which offers a wealth of useful materials and links.
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Afghanistan: "Premature" elections could lead to instability (IRIN report)
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A pre-election report on the Presidential elections in Afghanistan issued by UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on www.irinnews.org
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Japan: Electoral Reform in Japan?
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The article "Electoral Reform in Japan?" by Thomas Lundberg
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Japan: Electoral Reform
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A case study on the Japan's electoral system written by Stephen Reed in 1997 for the "Admnistration and Cost of Elections" (ACE) Project - version 1.
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Japan: the Election Administration Commission
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General information about the Election Administration Commission of Japan
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Singapore: Public Forum - Elections in an Autocratic State: How Free And How Fair (2000)
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The proceedings report of the public forum "Elections In An Autocratic State: How Free And How Fair" organized by the Open Singapore Centre (4 Nov 2000)
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Japan: Description of the Electoral System
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A description of Japan's electoral system, of elections and political funding
and of the electoral districts
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Indonesia: Poll Result Announced (2004)
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The Golkar party of former President Suharto has been proclaimed the winner of 2004 Indonesian elections.
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India: About the Election Commission
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Sri Lanka: Changes to Accommodate Diversity (1997)
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Author: Reilly, Ben
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Afghanistan: "Elections in Pictures" Poster (2004)
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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.
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Armenia: Voter Education Brochure
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A copy of a Voter Education brochure for Presidential Elections in the Republic of Armenia
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Armenia: Ballot Paper for Constitutional Referendum
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Specimen of a ballot paper used for the 2003 Constitutional referendum in Armenai
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Afghanistan: Wolesi Jirga and Provincial Council elections - overview 2005 ENG
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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
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Afghanistan: Voter Education Planning Survey (2004)
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The Voter Education Planning Survey for the 2004 National Elections by the Asia Foundation.
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Mongolia: Draft New Electoral Law (2005)
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A draft version of the new "Law On Elections to the State IH HURAL" (2005)
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Mongolia: Electoral Law of the State Great Hural 92-2000
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An unofficial copy of the "Electoral Law of the State Great Hural" (Parliament) of Mongolia (1992-2000) - Translation of the International Republican Institute (IRI)
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Mongolia: Draft new Law on Central Election Committee (2005)
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A draft of Mongolia's new "Law on Central Election Committee " (2005)
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Cambodia: Ballot Paper (1992)
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Specimen of the ballot paper used in the 1992 elections in Cambodia
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Cambodia: Cambodia’s Electoral System: A Window of Opportunity for Reform"
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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.
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Electoral Ordinance and Party Systems from an Institutionalist Perspective: Japan and Poland
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The paper "Electoral Ordinance and Party Systems from an Institutionalist Perspective: Japan and Poland" by Takayuki Ito, 1989-2001
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Japan: The Electoral Foundations of Japan’s Financial Politics
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The paper "The Electoral Foundations of Japan’s Financial Politics: The Case of Jusen" by Frances Rosenbluth (Yale) and Michael F. Thies (UCLA)
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Afghanistan JEMB update E 007 (2005 ENG)
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Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 007.
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Afghanistan JEMB update E 006 (2005 ENG)
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Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 006.
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Indonesia: Opportunity for Electoral Reform (IFES Report)
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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.
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Afghanistan: mock ballot paper for voter education
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A mock ballot paper used for voter education purposes.
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Afghanistan: Working with Counterparts 2005 ENG
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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
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Afghanistan: Constitution - Dari
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Constitution of Afghanistan in Dari language
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Afghanistan: Citizenship Law - english
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Law on Citizenship (Afghanistan) in English language
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Afghanistan: Citizenship Law - Dari
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Law on Citizenship in Dari language
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Afghanistan - Free, Fair or Flawed: Challenges for Legitimate Elections
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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.
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Afghanistan: Candidate Nomination Report (2005 ENG)
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A Periodic Report prepared by the Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) of Afghanistan on the Candidate Nomination for the 2005 Wolesi Jirga and Provincial Council Elections.
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Afghanistan: Bonn Agreement
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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
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Afghanistan: Bonn Agreement in Dari
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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
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Afghanistan: Voter Registration Manual for Trainers
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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.
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Afghanistan: Regulation on Political Campaign Finances (JEMB 2004)
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Regulation on Political Campaign Finances as promulagted by the Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) of Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan: Political Parties Law
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The Law on Political Parties of Afghanistan
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Afghanistan: JEMB Final Report - Elections 2005
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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.
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Afghanistan Small Grant Programe E2 (2005 Pashto)
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Small Grant Programe Edition 002 Pashto.
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Afghanistan Small Grant Programe E2 (2005 ENG)
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Small Grant Programe Edition 002 ENG
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Afghanistan Small Grant Programe E1 (2005 ENG)
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Small Grant Programe Edition 001.
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Afghanistan: 2003 Presidential Elections Operational Plan
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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.
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Afghanistan: Polling manual - 2005 English
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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
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Afghanistan: Polling manual -2005 Pashto
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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
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Afghanistan: Polling Manual - 2005 Dari
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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
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Afghanistan Political Parties Law (ENG)
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Political Parties Law Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan Political Parties Law (Dari )
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Political Parties Law Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan PESG progress report (ENG 2005
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The Purpose of the Post Election Stragegy 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.
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Afghanistan PESG preliminary report (2005 ENG)
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Post Election Strategy Group Preliminary Report (2005 ENG)
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Afghanistan Small Grant Programe E1 (2005 Pashto)
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Small Grant Programe Edition 1 Pashto
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Afghanistan: JEMB organizational chart
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Joint Electoral Managment Body (JEMB) organizational Structure.
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Japan: Japan Votes: Rational Choices and Social Obligations
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Japan Votes: Rational Choices and Social Obligations
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Afghanistan: JEMB final registration report (2005 Eng)
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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 final registration report eng
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Afghanistan JEMB update E 004 (2005 ENG)
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Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 004.
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Indonesia: Report of the Australian Parliamentary Observer Delegation (2004)
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Report by the "Australian Parliamentary Observer" Delegation on the 2004 Parliamentary elections in Indonesia
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Afghanistan: Voter Registration poster
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A poster to motivate Afghan citizens to register to vote in the 2004 elections.
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Afghanistan: "Filling the Vacuum: Prerequisites for Security in Afghanistan" (CRAFT 2002)
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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.
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Indonesia: The 2004 Elections: How the System Works and What the Parties Stand For
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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)
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Indonesia: A Guide to the 2004 Elections (2003)
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The Indonesia Backgrounder "Guide to the 2004 Elections" by the Internayional Crisis Group (ICG)
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Afghanistan Penal Code Dari
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Afghanistan Penal Code Dari
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Afghanistan Media Law (2004 ENG)
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Media Law 2004
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Afghanistan Media Law (2004 Dari)
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Media Law 2004 Dari.
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Afghanistan: JEMB registration manual -2005 pashto
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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
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Afghanistan: JEMB regional organizational chart
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JEMB regional organizational chart
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Afghanistan: JEMB Provincial organizational chart
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JEMB provincial organizational chart
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Afghanistan: JEMBS LGL Presidential Decree on Holding Wolesi Jirga (WC) and Provincial Councils' (PC) elections 2005
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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
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Afghanistan: JEMBS LGL Electoral Law 2005-05-10 Dari-Pashto
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JEMBS LGL Electoral Law 2005-05-10 in Dari and Pashto languages
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Afghanistan: JEMB registration manual - 2005 English
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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
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Afghanistan: JEMB registration manual - 2005 Dari
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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
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Afghanistan: Electoral Law - english
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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
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Japan: Judgement by the Supreme Court of the provision of the Public Offices Elections Law on Election Districts and the Apportionment of Seats
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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
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Japan: The Constitution of Japan (1946)
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The Constitution of Japan (1946)
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Japan: Japanese Electoral Politics: Reform, Results, and Prospects for the Future
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The paper "Japanese Electoral Politics: Reform, Results, and Prospects for the Future" by Joe Michael Sasanuma
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Afghanistan: "Afghan Elections: The Great Gamble" (AREU 2004)
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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?
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Afghanistan: 2004 Afghan Elections Project (UNDP)
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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).
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Afghanistan: Transitional Presidential Decree on the Adoption of Electoral Law (2004)
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Decree from the President of the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan on the adoption of Electoral Law
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Afghanistan JEMB Update E 002 (2005 ENG)
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Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition oo2.
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Japan: Examining the Process of the 1994 Japanese Electoral Reform
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The paper "Examining the Process of the 1994 Japanese Electoral Reform" written by Jo K.Iwasaki (The London School of Economic and Political Science).
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Japan: Japanese Political Parties: Ideals and Reality
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The discussion paper "Japanese Political Parties: Ideals and Reality" written by Gerald Curtis (Columbia University and RIETI).
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Afghanistan Small Grant Programe E3 (2005 Pashto)
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Small Grant Programe Edition 003 Pashto.
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Afghanistan JEMB update E 010 (2005 ENG)
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Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 010
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Afghanistan: Electoral Law - Dari
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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.
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Afghanistan JEMB Update E 003 (2005 ENG)
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Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 003.
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India: Application for Transposition of Entry in Electoral Roll
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Specimen of the application form used in India for the transposition of an entry in the electoral roll
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India: Application for Correction in Electoral Roll
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Specimen of the application form used in India for the correction to particulars entered in electoral roll
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India: Application for Objecting Inclusion of Name in Electoral Roll
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Specimen of the application form used in India for objecting inclusion or seeking deletion of name in electoral roll
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India: Application for Inclusion of Name in Electoral Roll
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Specimen of the application form for inclusion of name in the electoral roll used in India
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India: Application For New Registration of Electors
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Specimen of the application form used in India for New Registration of Electors
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India:Electoral Politics in Post-Conflict States: The Case of Punjab
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The paper "Electoral Politics in Post-Conflict States: The Case of Punjab" by Neera Chandhoke and Praveen Priyadarshi
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Afghanistan: Manual for Vote Counting (2005 Pashto)
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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.
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Afghanistan: UNDP 2004 Elections Project
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This file consists of a copy of the 2004 Afghan Elections Project
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Afghanistan: Elections and Security (2004) ICG
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ASIA Briefing report from the International Crisis Group (ICG) on the security situation preceeding the 2004 Presidential elections in Afghanistan
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Afghanistan JEMB Update E 001 (2005 Eng)
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Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 001.
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Afghanistan: Constitution 2004
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The resource consists of the Constitution of Afghanistan as promulgated and enacted in 2004
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Indonesia: The 2004 Elections have it all: Size and Complexity
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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)
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Afghanistan: Voter Education poster to motivate female electorate
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A Voter Education poster produced by the Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) of Afghanistan to targeting female voters (2004).
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Afghanistan: "To vote is everyone's affair" poster (2004)
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"To vote is everyone's affair" poster (2004) says this poster.
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Indonesia: Handbook on Election Result Dispute Settlement
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This link features the "Handbook on Election Result Dispute Settlement" prepared by the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia.
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Indonesia:Collection of Election Laws
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Several election laws are collected in this document prepared by the National Election Commission of Indonesia.
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Indonesia: Handbook on Election Result Dispute Settlement
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This link features the "Handbook on Election Result Dispute Settlement" prepared by the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia.
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Indonesia: Questions about the Electoral System (2003)
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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.
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Indonesia: Decree on Electoral Dispute Resolution for Supervisory Committees
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This file is the Decree Number 13 of 2003 on the Resolution of Electoral Disputes for the Election Supervisory Committees in Indonesia.
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Afghanistan Small Grant Programe E3 (2005 ENG)
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Small Grant Programe Edition 003 ENG.
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Afghanistan JEMB update E 009 (2005 ENG)
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Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 009.
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Afghanistan JEMB update E 008 (2005 ENG)
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Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 008.
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Bangladesh: Ballot Paper
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A specimen of a ballot paper used in bangladesh (for which election is not known).
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Bangladesh - Voter Registration Form
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A copy of a Voter Registration Form used in Bangladesh
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Azerbaijan: Electoral Timeline 1999 Municipal Elections
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The Electoral Timeline developed by Alan Wall for the 1999 Municipal Elections in Azerbaijan (IFES)
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Azerbaijan: Joint Final Assessment of the Electoral Code (ODIHR)
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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
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Afghanistan: Manual for Vote Counting (2005 Dari)
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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.
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Afghanistan: Manual for Vote Counting (2005 ENG)
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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.
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Afghanistan JEMB update 005 (2005 eng)
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Joint Electoral Managment Body UPDATE Edition 005
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Georgia: Timeline for 1999 Parliamentary Elections
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The Timeline for 1999 Parliamentary Elections in Georgia developed by IFES
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