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Hope on the Horizon: Guinea’s 2013 Legislative Elections
Guinea held parliamentary elections on September 28, 2013 – years after the elections were due. IFES Chief of Party in Guinea Elizabeth Côté answers questions on what they mean for Guinea’s democratic development.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Why Guinea’s Runoff Continues to be Delayed
After decades of dictatorship and military rule, Guinea is on the verge of becoming a true democracy. The last remaining hurdles on its path to legitimate elections are corrections that must be made to the electoral system before the presidential runoff.
Election Material
Ballot
Guinea First Round Presidential Ballot 2010
Ballot from the first round of the Guinean Presidential Election held on June 27, 2010 and contested by 24 candidates each representing a different political party. The second round was held on November 7, 2010 with frontrunners Alpha CONDE and Cellou Dalien DIALLO on the ballot.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Une caravane de la paix en Guinée
Depuis mardi 15 juin et jusqu’au lundi 19 juin, des Guinéennes sillonnent leur pays au sein de la « Caravane de la paix ». Leur objectif est de promouvoir et d’apaiser les esprits avant les premières élections démocratiques qui se tiendront le 27 juin prochain. Plusieurs mouvements de la société civile et l’IFES, la Fondation internationale pour les systèmes internationaux, sont à l’origine de cette initiative. Comment ce tour de la solidarité est-il né et dans quelle mesure peut-il aider ce pays divisé à se rassembler ? Éléments de réponse avec Elisabeth Côté, responsable de l’IFES
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Campagne nationale d'education a la citoyenneté
“Campagne nationale d'éducation à la citoyenneté” is a pamphlet from May 2005, available in French, which briefly describes 14 rights or duties that are the responsibility of citizens of Guinea. The document, published with the help of IFES, explains the importance of a birth certificate, the benefits of paying taxes and the civil duty to register and vote.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Campagne nationale d'education electorale
“Campagne nationale d’education electorale” is a pamphlet from May 2005, available in French, which educates readers about their right and responsibility to vote. The document, published with the help of IFES, prepares citizens for the 2005 Presidential Election in Guinea where they are strongly encouraged to vote. Additionally, the pamphlet provides information about voter registration and what to look for in a candidate.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Campagne nationale d'education a la citoyenneté : Conference - Debat
“Campagne nationale d’education a la citoyenneté: Conférence – Débat” is a pamphlet from 2005, available in French, which explains the electoral system and the different facets of the constitution in Guinea – mostly importantly it tries to educate citizens on how they can have access to the government and its services by participating in politics. The document, published with the help of IFES, contains a glossary of terms connected to human rights and a letter serving as an example for how to file a complaint.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Importancia do voto da mulher
“The Importance of Women’s Vote” is an informative brochure, available in both Portuguese and Creole, published in 1999 by the NGO “PROMOCONSULT” in Guinea-Bissau, in lead up to the November, 1999 General Election in Guinea-Bissau. The guide is specifically meant to encourage women’s participation in the elections and to educate them on the importance of voting and freedom to choose that comes with it. The guide is comprised of cartoons and short dialogues between several women at a local gathering.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
A Democracia esta na tua mao Vota
“The Democracy is in Your Hand: Vote” is an informative flyer, available in Portuguese, issued in 1999 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau, in lead up to the November 28, 1999 General Election in Guinea-Bissau. The flyer is meant to stimulate citizens’ participation in the elections. The flyer contains basic information on the voting procedures, such as who is eligible to vote and where/how to vote.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Manual Do Eleitor
“ Voter’s Manual” is an informative booklet, available in Portuguese, published in 1999 by the National Electoral Commission of Guinea-Bissau, in lead up to November, 1999 General Election in Guinea-Bissau. The guide is meant to enhance citizens’ participation through educating them on the voting procedure. The guide instructs voters on who is eligible to vote, where they can vote, and how to vote. Additionally, the booklet provides brief explanations and general information about the elections and the political system in Guinea-Bissau.