Tools & Resources
Filter by
Type
Publication date
Language
Type
Publication date
Language
Publication
Report/Paper
Media, Elections and Political Violence in Eastern Africa: Towards a Comparative Framework
A comparative report on post-election violence in Eastern Africa has been released by the Programme in Comparative Media Law and Policy at the University of Oxford, the Center for Global Communications Studies at the Annenberg School, University of Pennsylvania, and the Stanhope Centre for Communications Policy Research.
December 02, 2009
Publication
Report/Paper
Spending Limits as a Policy Option
Citizens in many countries are upset because they believe the current financing of politics (which involves corruption and under-the-table deals) is violating the basic democratic values of equal opportunity, transparency and accountability. One way to bring the funding of political parties and candidates into line with these values is to regulate campaign expenditures through spending limits. This is a viable option, but such limits must be designed and implemented with care.
June 29, 2007
Publication
Book
Information on Registering as a Political Party (March 2002) - UK
Handbook for political parties published
by the Electoral Commission of the UK.
by the Electoral Commission of the UK.
February 28, 2002
Publication
Book
Donations: Explanatory Notes for Registered Political Parties - UK
Campaign finance guidance for political
parties published by the Registration and Compliance Team of the Electoral
Commission of the UK
parties published by the Registration and Compliance Team of the Electoral
Commission of the UK
March 01, 2001
Publication
Report/Paper
Democracy, Economy and Gender In Uganda: A Report of a National Sample Survey
In the run-up to Uganda's referendum of June 2000, a national survey was conducted of a representative cross-section of 2271 adult Ugandan citizens. The survey covered all four regions of the country (northern, eastern, central and western), including 36 of the 45 administrative districts. The purpose of the survey was to assess popular attitudes to democracy, economy, civil society and gender.
October 05, 2000
Publication
Report/Paper
Uganda: Long-Term Observation of 1996 Presidential and Legislative Elections, May - July 1996
This report summarizes IFES’ long-term observation of the 1996 presidential and legislative elections from summer 1996. The report focuses on the period from 1986 to 1996 and provides a general election analysis, election observation activities and a post-election analysis.
August 31, 1996
Publication
Report/Paper
Uganda: A Pre-election Assessment Report
This 1995 pre-election assessment in Uganda was conducted under core funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID). This report evaluates a number of factors affecting the conduct of that country's presidential and parliamentary elections, which were held prior to the second week of July 1996.
January 16, 1996
Publication
Report/Paper
Togo: Election Assistance Project, December 11, 1993 - January 29, 1994, Final Activity Report
This report summarizes the findings from an IFES election assistance project in Togo from late 1993 and early 1994. The report discusses technical advice provided to the National Election Commission, the Secretariat of State and the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Security.
February 28, 1994
Publication
Report/Paper
IFES Election Assistance Project: Togo, Final Activity Report (July 28 - August 23, 1993)
This report summarizes IFES’ technical election assistance project in Togo, conducted in summer 1993. Working with the Togolese Electoral Commission, the project’s aim was to strengthen Togo’s capacity to administer well-organized, free and fair elections.
August 31, 1993
Publication
Report/Paper
Togo: A Pre-election Assessment Report, March 30, 1992
This pre-election technical report from Togo took place prior to the 1993 elections. The report provides a host of recommendations for the election and the ways in which the Togolese government can work to foster a democratic government in the country.
March 29, 1992