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Electoral Processes

Elections are the cornerstone of representative democracy. Through elections, governments obtain their democratic mandate and are held accountable for their performance in office. Flawed elections deprive people of their voice in governance and undermine sustainable democratic development.

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International IDEA's Electoral Processes programme works across a range of areas to strengthen free, fair and credible electoral processes in countries around the world. IDEA's support includes the development and provision of comparative knowledge resources, strengthening institutional capacities, and promoting networking and dialogue opportunities.

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The 6th GEO Conference & A-WEB Inaugural Assembly, 14-17 October 2013, Incheon, Republic of Korea

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Workshop on Regional Organizations and the Integrity of Elections
(Stockholm, Sweden, 2011-12-13) International IDEA organized a workshop on the role of regional organizations in promoting and protecting the integrity of elections. IDEA spoke with Irene Klinger (OAS), Mely Caballero Anthony (ASEAN) and Shumbana Karume (AU).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoFPsjkjKi8
Workshop on Regional Organizations and the Integrity of Elections
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International IDEA organized a workshop on the role of regional organizations in promoting and protecting the integrity of elections. IDEA spoke with Irene Klinger (OAS), Mely Caballero Anthony (ASEAN) and Shumbana Karume (AU).
Stockholm, Sweden
Workshop on Regional Organizations and the Integrity of Elections
2011-12-13
Political Participation and Electoral Reform
(2011-01-15) How should elections be conducted in countries in transition? How can countries move from one-party to multi-party political systems? What processes must be put in place to guarantee fair elections, equitable representation and social inclusion? Can States benefit from organizations that seek to promote democracy, such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb9Tbu39nTo
Political Participation and Electoral Reform
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How should elections be conducted in countries in transition? How can countries move from one-party to multi-party political systems? What processes must be put in place to guarantee fair elections, equitable representation and social inclusion? Can States benefit from organizations that seek to promote democracy, such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)?
UN High-level meeting on Reform and Transitions to Democracy, Beirut, 15-16 January 2011
2011-01-15
Global Commission on Elections, Democracy and Security – press conference in Doha, 27 November 2011
(Doha, Qatar, 2011-11-27)
http://www.youtube.com/user/internationalidea#p/a/u/0/bnosPRNNlVM
Global Commission on Elections, Democracy and Security – press conference in Doha, 27 November 2011
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Doha, Qatar
Global Commission on Elections, Democracy and Security – press conference in Doha, 27 November 2011
2011-11-27

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