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Seminaire de Formation sur le Financement et le Controle des Depenses de Campagne Republique du Benin, 29 juin- 10 juillet 1998 (one copy w/diskette)
This report summarizes findings from a seminar conducted in Benin on political financing and the control of campaign spending in Benin. The report provides an action plan to tackle mismanagement of spending and provides various recommendations for the future.
July 31, 1998
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Report/Paper
Evaluation Pre-Electorale Technique: Republique du Benin, 23 November - 9 December 1997
This report serves as a pre-election assessment concerning Municipal elections in Benin in 1998 and 1999. The report discusses IFES support and technical assistance provided to civil society through the training of electoral agents and civic education. The document analyzes elections that took place in 1995 and applies the lessons learned to the 1998 elections.
December 31, 1997
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Electoral Bill As introduced in The National Assembly
Electoral Bill As introduced in The National Assembly - Bill to Regulate Elections of The National Assembly, The Provincial Legislatures and Municipal Councils; and to Provide for Related Matters
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Truth Talk
This November 1997 edition of South Africa’s “Truth Talk” addresses the work of the "Truth and Reconciliation Commission." The magazine specifically looks at the Commission’s five point plan for reparations and rehabilitation. Furthermore, the implication, facilitation and future of reparation, rehabilitation and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission programs for South African’s are also covered.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Citizenship and Democracy
“Citizenship and Democracy” is a training manual published in 1997 by the Institute for Democracy in South Africa (IDSA). The manual provides a guide for lesson plans that educators can use to teach about citizens' rights, the South African bill of rights, and how citizens can play a role in their own democracy.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Truth Talk
This is the November 1996 edition of South Africa’s “Truth Talk,” a publication of the country’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The magazine focuses on reparations for civil rights violations of the past and includes a piece by Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu, the Commission’s chairperson. There is also a section on individuals’ reactions to the work of the Commission. A second topic of this magazine was the granting of amnesty to South African’s who had perpetrated human rights violations while under orders. This piece was published two years after the 1994 elections in South Africa, the first to feature universal adult suffrage.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Government Gazette No. 17478 President's office
Government Gazette No. 17478 President's office
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Government Gazette - Staatskoerant - Vol 376 No 17478 - Kantoor Van Die President No 1602 - No 51 Van 1996: Wet Op Die Verkiesingskommissie
Government Gazette - Staatskoerant - Vol 376 No 17478 - Kantoor Van Die President No 1602 - No 51 Van 1996: Wet Op Die Verkiesingskommissie
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Juluka
This April/May 1996 issue of “Juluka” focuses on the link between turbulence in South Africa’s economy and its uncertain political landscape. Anxieties regarding the health of President Mandela and trepidation towards the fiscal policies of his potential successor, Deputy-President Thabo Mbeki, have been cited as possible reasons for the economic struggles. This issue of “Juluka” also focuses on South African youth and the Orlando West community center.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Democracy in Action
Democracy in Action is the Journal of the Institute for Democracy in South Africa. This volume published in March 1996 includes articles on local government, democracy, and human rights.