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A Year of Elections in Nepal: Implementing a Federal and Inclusive Constitution
In 2017, record numbers of Nepali voters turned out to vote in local, provincial and national level elections to elect 35,000 Local Council representatives, including mayors and deputy mayors, 550 Provincial Assembly representatives, and 275 House of Representatives members. As envisioned by the 2015 Constitution, these elections completed Nepal’s transition from highly centralized monarchy to a federal republic with powers devolved from the center to newly established provincial and local governments.
Publication
Brochure/Fact Sheet
Factsheet on Electoral Provisions in Nepal’s New Constitution
On September 20, 2015, Nepal’s Constituent Assembly approved a new constitution, transitioning Nepal to a Federal Democratic Republic divided into seven provinces. IFES has developed a factsheet to provide an overview of how the new constitution will affect Nepal’s electoral process, including explanations of the electoral systems to be used for different elected bodies and positions, provisions to ensure representation of women and other marginalized groups, and guidelines on the delimitation of electoral constituencies.
February 18, 2016
Publication
Book
Gender Equality & Election Management Bodies: A Best Practices Guide
The full participation of women and men in a country's political and decision-making processes as voters, candidates, elected officials and electoral management body (EMB) staff is crucial. Yet, despite a set of robust international instruments and many positive developments in recent years, women represent only 21.7 percent of world's parliamentarians and in many countries they continue to be marginalized and underrepresented in political and electoral processes. Clearly, major steps still need to be taken before true gender equality is achieved in this arena.
September 23, 2014
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Report/Paper
Kingdom of Nepal: Technical Assessment of Election System Performance, Phase 2: July-August 2000
This report concentrates on three issues relating to the current (circa 2000) situation of the Election Commission of Nepal: 1. Progress in establishing the district election offices which form a central part of the Commission's Five Year Development Plan. 2. Voter registration and the development of a sustainable system for the voter identity cards now being issued and 3. the effectiveness of the Election Code of Conduct and possible revisions to the code.
August 31, 2000
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
An Act Made to Provide for The Preparation of Electoral Rolls, Act No 10 of 2052
An Act Made to Provide for The Preparation of Electoral Rolls, Act No 10 of 2052
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The Act Relating to Electoral Rolls, 2052 (1995)
The Act Relating to Electoral Rolls, 2052 (1995)
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Observacion Sistema Democratico Chileno: Elecciones Presidenciales y Parlamentarias 1993
“Observation of the Chilean Democratic System: Presidential and Parliamentary Elections for 1993” is a registration form for willing participants to take part in the Chilean election’s observation process, available in both English and Spanish, issued in 1993 by the PARTICIPA Corporation, Chile, in lead up to the December 11, 1993 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Chile. The document provides the description of the activities participants would be involved with, as well as the program itinerary and the description of what is included in the total price.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
La Democracia es responsabilidad de todos
“Democracy is Everyone’s Responsibility” is a Civic Education Booklet, available in Spanish, issued in 1992 by PARTICIPA, Chile. The booklet describes democracy and informs citizens of how they may participate in building a democratic society. By teaching the values of democracy to the readers and its importance, the booklet is meant to serve as an incentive for people to participate in creating a democratic Chile. The guide includes a list of the required conducts in a democracy.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
La Democracia tambian se construye en la comuna
“Democracy Can Also be Built in the Commune” is an Info-discussion guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1992, by PARTICIPA, Chile, in lead up to the June 28, 1992 Municipal Election in Chile. The guide provides a thorough description of the local administration in Chile, its election process and the role of the local authorities in the political life of Chile. The guide is meant to familiarize the Chilean citizens with the new reforms introduced by the political and social sectors in the municipal structure in order to bring the democratic process to the communal level as well. The guide refers to the functions of the municipalities, how they are elected and the attributions of the mayor and the regional councils. Additionally, the guide contains voting instructions and samples of election ballots, as well as an Election Calendar with the most important dates in the 1992 elections.