Electoral System Design: The New International IDEA Handbook (Arabic)

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Electoral System Design: the New International IDEA Handbook is available now in Arabic. This Handbook provides practitioners with a comprehensive overview of the electoral systems in use in many countries in the world. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of different electoral systems, the factors to consider when modifying or designing an electoral system, and provides case studies with best practice and lessons learned on the choice of electoral systems and their consequences.

International IDEA is publishing this Handbook as part of a project to offer a complete and systematic set of information and tools on electoral processes and systems in Arabic. The project is part of a sustained process to promote and strengthen the technical and practical dimensions of electoral administration in the Arab countries. It also aims to promote sound electoral practice in the Arab world and to assist governments, Electoral Management Bodies and citizens in the region with the development and adoption of appropriate rules and procedures governing elections.

1. OVERVIEW

• Introduction
• How to use this Handbook
• What Electoral Systems Are
• The Importance of Electoral Systems
• Criteria for Design
• The Process of Change
• Design Components

2. THE WORLD OF ELECTORAL SYSTEMS

• Plurality/Majority Systems
• Proportional Representation Systems
• Mixed Systems
• Other Systems

3. THE SYSTEMS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES

• Plurality/Majority Systems
• Proportional Representation Systems
• Mixed Systems
• Other Systems
• Electoral System Tiers and Hybrid Systems
• Considerations on Representation
• Additional Issues Relevant to Post-Conflict and Transitional Elections

4. ELECTORAL SYSTEMS, INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS AND GOVERNANCE

• Electing a President
• Electing an Upper House
• Different Tiers of Governance
• Electing Supranational Bodies
• Electing Federal/State Assemblies and Autonomous Jurisdictions
• Electing Local Authorities
• Electoral Systems and Political Parties
• Direct Democracy Options

5. COST AND ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS OF ELECTORAL SYSTEMS

6. ADVICE FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS DESIGNERS ANNEXES Subject: Electoral Systems, Arab World

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