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Resonating through Radio: Voter Education in the Sierra Leone 2018 Elections
In preparation for the Sierra Leone elections on March 7, 2018, IFES launched the USAID-funded Sierra Leone Election Dialogue Series Project and worked closely with the National Electoral Commission to develop and disseminate a series of voter education radio ads.
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Report/Paper
Regional Director on “The Elections We Want” in Africa
As part of its annual report, the Wilson Center Africa Program asked IFES Regional Director for Africa Rushdi Nackerdien to contribute an essay on recent African elections. His piece, “The Elections We Want,” covered 2017 elections in Angola, Rwanda, Liberia, Senegal, the Gambia, and Kenya, and their implications for election practitioners moving forward.
January 31, 2018
News & Updates
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Sierra Leone Votes in National Elections
Presidential and Parliamentary Elections were held in Sierra Leone on August 11, 2007. National and International Election Observers were present to monitor the vote for free and fair results. Despite bad weather, citizens arrived early, and eagerly voted within the regulated precincts.
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Report/Paper
Gabon Pre-Election Technical Assessment, October 8 - 25, 1998
This report summarizes IFES findings from the December 1998 presidential election in Gabon. The report discusses the national election committee, poll worker training, media and elections and lastly, civic education.
February 28, 1999
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Report/Paper
Sierra Leone Pre-Election Assessment, November 1995
This Pre-Election Assessment from Sierra Leone focused on two issues: computer and information management needs of the Commission, and the overall status of INEC preparations to hold elections on February 26, 1996. The report discusses the legal framework, voter registration, civic education, election day preparations and IFES recommendations.
October 31, 1995
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Mon livret d'education civique: 3eme
“Mon livret d’education civique: 3eme” is a civic education manual from 1995, available in French, which teaches students about the Constitution, the hierarchy of government, elections, and the justice system in Gabon. The document, published by the National Pedagogical Institute of Gabon, is aimed at students who are preparing to take the ‘Brevet des Colleges’ exam (taken at the end of 9th grade) and contains quizzes, questions and games on different civic education subjects.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Mon livret d'education civique: Cours Moyen
“Mon livret d’education civique: Cours Moyens” is a manual from 1995, available in French, which teaches students about the geography, different municipalities and communes, political regime, and branches of government in Gabon. The document, published by the National Pedagogical Institute of Gabon, is aimed at middle school students and contains different lessons, quizzes and games on these civic education subjects.
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Report/Paper
Campagne Presidentielle: Evaluation Pre-Electorale, juin 1993
This report summarizes IFES efforts in Gabonese presidential elections, held in December 1993. The report stresses the importance of this election because it was one of the first transitions on the African continent and the report discusses both the role of the Government in Gabon and the political parties running for election. Lastly, the report provides suggestions for the structure, administration and electoral code.
May 31, 1993
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Sierra Leone: A Pre-Election Assessment Report, December 1991
This report summarizes IFES findings from the December 1991 Pre-Election Assessment in Sierra Leone. The report assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the new election process and the Government’s readiness and capability of conducting free, fair and democratic elections.
December 31, 1990