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République Démocratique du Congo: Communiqué de la CENI code de bonne conduite (2011) Dans ce communiqué, la Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante déplore le non respect du code de bonne conduite par certains partis politiques et individus lors de la période pré-électorale de 2011.
République Démocratique du Congo: Communiqué de la CENI, Accréditation des témoins et des observateurs (2011) Ce communiqué informe sur les procédures à suivre afin d'être accrédité en tant que témoin ou observateur électoral pour les élections de novembre 2011.
République Démocratique du Congo: Code de déontologie et d'éthique du journaliste congolais (2006) Cette loi établit le code de bonne conduite pour les journalistes congolais. Le texte accorde une attention particulière au rôle que les journalistes ont d'informer la population.
Election Code of Moldova (updated: April, 2010) Unofficial translation of the Electoral Code of Moldova No 1381-XIII of 21.11.97 Monitorul Oficial al R.Moldova No 81/667 of 08.12.1997
Tunisie: Arrêté du 25 juin 2011 fixant le règlement intérieur de l'Instance Supérieure Indépendante pour les Élections (2011) Ce document est une traduction officielle publiée par l’Instance supérieure Indépendante pour les Élections de la Tunisie.
Tunisie: Code de conduite des observateurs (2011) Ce document établit les conduites devant être respectées par des observateurs nationaux ou internationaux lors de l'observation des élections en Tunisie. Le texte inclut des provisions traitant des droits et obligations des observateurs, des procédures d'accréditation ainsi que des conditions pour l’obtention d’une accréditation.
Algeria: Guarantees of transparency and credibility of electoral operations (2009) This document explains how the Algerian Electoral Law is applied and how the electoral process is conducted in order to assure credible and transparent elections.
Algeria: Presidential instuction of 7 February on the Election to the Presidency of the Republic (2009) This document is an English translation of the instructions given by the President of Algeria Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA regarding the presidential elections. In the text, President BOUTEFLIKA advocates for transparent and credible elections.
Mauritius Code of Conduct 2010 This Code of conduct aims at complementing the legal provisions in force regarding the holding and conduct of elections in Mauritius,
Panamá: Decreto 2 sobre la Estructura organizativa y el Manual de operaciones y funciones del Tribunal Electoral (2013)
Croatia: Electoral Code of Ethics of 6 November (2007) This code gives general guidelines for the conduct of public media, participants and electoral monitors during the electoral process in Croatia.
Somaliland: Code of Conduct for the Political Organisations and the National Elections Commission, Local Elections (2002) This document is the English version of the Somaliland Code of Conduct for Political Organizations and the National Elections Commission. The legal text was developed by the electoral commission and the six registered legitimate political organizations of Somaliland. The aim of the paper is to introduce good practices which would guaranty the fairness and freedom of the electoral process.
Tunisie: Code de conduite des journalistes (2011) Ce document est une traduction officielle publiée par l’Instance Supérieure Indépendante pour les Élections de la Tunisie.
Kyrgyzstan: Code of Ethical Conduct of Political Parties in Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic (2010)
Malawi: Media Code of Conduct (2014)
Côte d'Ivoire: Code de Bonne Conduite des Partis Politiques, des Groupements, Forces Politiques et Candidats aux Élections Ce document indique les règles et comportements devant être respectés par les organisations et les partis politiques lors des périodes électorales. Ainsi, les organisations signataires s'engagent à promouvoir la tenue d'élections démocratiques, libres, ouvertes et transparentes en Côte d'Ivoire.
Azerbaijan: Distribution of Free Airtime to Presidential Candidates, CEC (2008) The Central Electoral Commission of Azerbaijan (CEC) distributed through drawing lots free airtime for the Presidential Candidates for 15 October 2008 Presidential elections.
Cambodia: Code of Conduct for Free and Fair Elections (2003) This is code of conduct from the 2003 Cambodia election.
Hungary: The Electoral Roll (2008) This document summarizes the main attributes of the Hungarian Electoral Roll.
Iraq: Rules of Ethics (IECI) This code of ethics has been developed by the IECI in consequence of the requirement in CPA Order 92 and in the interests of establishing the independence of the IECI and the neutrality and professionalism of its members.
Iraq: IECI Code of Conduct for Electoral Observers This file is the Code of Conduct for Electoral Observers developed by the Independent Electoral Commission of IRAQ (IECI) for the January 2005 National Assembly elections
Iraq: Code for Media during Elections This Code for Media during Elections (the “Code”) regulates specific activities by the Media during the Campaign Period, as such terms are defined herein. It supplements the Iraqi National Communications and Media Commission (NCMC) Interim Broadcasting Programme Code.
Australia: Western Australian Electoral Commission - Code of Conduct The codes of ethics and conduct enacted by Western Australian Electoral Commission
European Commission for Democracy Through Law: Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters (2002) Guidelines and Explanatory Report published by the European Commission for Democracy Through Law (Venice Commission) in 2002
International IDEA: Code of Conduct for Political Parties Campaigning in Democratic Elections (1999) A brief report which highlights how parties can negotiate a consensus on the text of the code of conduct and recommendations of core prescriptions that should be included.
Society of Professional Journalists, Code of Ethics for Journalists Code of Ethics for Journalists published by the Society of Professional Journalists
Hungary: Code of Conduct for Internet Content Providers (2002) The Code of Conduct formulated by the Hungarian Association of Content Providers (MTE) in cooperation with the National Election Committee sets forth the liability and duties of Content Providers, political advertisement using Internet, pre-election media blackout and opinion polls.
Namibia: Code of Ethics for Media The "Code of Ethics" for the Namibian Media covers a number of subjects, such as accurate reporting, corrections, right of reply, the definition of public interests, the protection of privacy, and more.
Cambodia: Code of Conduct for Political Parties (1992) Code of Conduct for Political Parties, as annex of the United Nations Electoral Law for Cambodia, 1992
Code of Conduct for Political Parties: Campaigning in Democratic Elections (1999) A brief report which highlights how parties can negotiate a consensus on the text of the code of conduct and recommendations of core prescriptions that should be included. An International IDEA publication.
Tanzania: Media Code of Conduct (2000) media code of conduct for election reporting 2000
South Africa: Electoral Code of Conduct A short summary of South African Electoral Code of Conduct
Liberia: Code of Conduct (2005) Code of Conduct for employees and members of the National Election Commission
South Africa: Electoral Code of Conduct A short summary of South African Electoral Code of Conduct
Cambodia: Code Conduct for Election Officials
Australia: Code of Conduct Code of Conduct for Electoral staff from the Western Australian Electoral Commission
Australia: Undertaking Made by Officers and Employees A declaration signed by persons as they are employed for the election. The declaration commits them to certain conduct and levels of secrecy including also respecting the secrecy of the ballot
Angola: Resolution No 10/05 (2005) Code of Electoral Conduct to establishes the principles and the disciplinary rules for the conduct of the electoral participants.
Gender and inclusion policy - Nepal (2013) This is the gender and inclusion policy of the Election Commission of Nepal, with the objectives to achieve gender balance at all stages of the electoral process; inclusiveness in all stages of the electoral process and to develop the Election Commission as a gender sensitive and inclusive institution.
Somaliland: Code of Conduct for the Political Organizations, Local Elections (2002) This document is an English version of the code of conduct for the political organizations participating in the local elections in the Somalia region of Somaliland.
Somaliland: Code of Conduct for Political Parties (2005) This document is the English version of the Somaliland Code of Conduct for Political Parties. The legal text, developed by the electoral commission and the three Somaliland parties, aims to prevent political parties from adopting practices which could undermine democracy and the fairness of the electoral processes.
Argentina: Programa de Desarrollo Institucional (2012)
Liberia: Campaign Finance Regulations, Liberia NEC (2016)
Canada: The Electoral System of Canada It begins by taking a look at Canada’s parliamentary system and describes the electoral process, including what happens behind the scenes at Elections Canada, its role and activities. This book also outlines the main characteristics of by-elections and referendums, describes how electoral boundaries are redrawn and summarizes the regulatory framework for political financing. Retreived from Elections Canada.
Palestine: Presidential Election, Polling and Counting Manual (2005) This manual provides the guidelines and the codes of conduct for the vote count, the supervision of the polling, the announcement of the results and other operations undertaken within the voting polls. The manual is primairly adressed to the polling and counting officials.
Madagascar: LOI n° 2012 ‐ 006 portant Code d’Ethique et de Bonne Conduite Politique des Acteurs Politiques pendant la Transition (2012)
Tunisie: Code de conduite des partis politiques et des candidats aux élections de l'Assemblée Nationale Constituante (2011) Ce document est une traduction officielle publiée par l’Instance Supérieure Indépendante pour les Élections de la Tunisie.
Tchad: Code de bonne conduite des partis, des groupements politiques et des candidats (2011) La crédibilité d’une élection démocratique repose sur l’engagement des parties prenantes à oeuvrer au bon déroulement de l’ensemble du processus électoral et à rejeter toute initiative visant à le perturber ou à le bloquer. Les divergences de points de vue et d’options pour la gestion de la société ainsi que les enjeux d’une élection particulière ne doivent pas être" de nature à mettre en danger la paix, l’unité nationale et la cohésion sociale.
Burkina Faso: Electoral Code 2015 (French) The updated Electoral Code of Burkina Faso May 2015 in French.
Burma (Myanmar): Rights for Hluttaw Candidates to Assemble and Canvass (2010) This announcement of the Union Electoral Commission published by the New Light of Myanmar gives information on the rights, the obligations and the registration procedures for candidates. Also, the paper treats of the code of conduct the candidates must respect during their campaign and the elections.
Kenya: Mitigating electoral conflict in Kenya’s 2017 General Election, Center for Human Rights and Policy Studies (2017)
Somaliland: Press Code of Conduct for Coverage of the Somaliland Elections (2005) This document is the English version of the Somaliland code of conduct for the press coverage of the 2005 elections. The text recognizes the importance of the media coverage for voter education and public information purposes. The code aims to introduce good practices which would guaranty a fair and impartial coverage of the election while advocating for the principle of editorial freedom.
Sudan: Rules for Elections Observation and Code of Conduct of Observers (2009) This legal document is the English version of Sudan’s 2009 Rules for Electoral Observation and Code of Conduct of Observers. The text sets the regulations and practices that the election observers and electoral observation organizations have to follow during their missions in Sudan.
Malawi: Code of conduct for International Observers (2009) Code of conduct for International Observers from the Malawi Electoral Commission on the 2009 Presidential and National Assembly Elections.
Burundi: 2005 Electoral Code (French) The 2005 Electoral Code of The Republic of Burundi. PDF document retrieved from airib.info (2009)
كتيب "اعلان مبادئ المراقبة الدولية للانتخابات و مدونة قواعد السلوك لمراقبي الانتخابات الدوليين"، المعهد الديمقراطي الوطني (2005) في نص الوثيقة "اعلان مبادئ المراقبة الدولية للانتخابات و مدونة قواعد السلوك لمراقبي الانتخابات الدوليين" والصادر في 27 تشرين اول/اكتوبر 2005 والذي وقعت عليه عدد كبير من المنظمات الدولية . DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES FOR INTERNATIONAL ELECTION OBSERVATION and CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL ELECTION OBSERVERS Commemorated October 27, 2005, at the United Nations, New York وتحتوي الوثيقة على النص العربي وتحتوي الجهة الثانية على النص الانكليزي لضمان اتمام الفائدة (يرجى ملاحظة ترقيم الصفحات)
Algérie: Garanties de transparence et de crédibilité des opérations électorales (2009) Ce document donne de l'information sur les mécanismes garantissant la transparence et la crédibilité des opérations de vote en Algérie.
Iraq: Rules of Procedures of the Board of Commissioners (2007) This legal document establishes the rules of procedure of the Board of Commissioners. It notably sets the different obligations and responsibilities of the Independent High Electoral Commission.
Sierra Leone: Code of Election Campaign Ethics, 2012
République Démocratique du Congo: Directives du Conseil Supérieur de l'Audiovisuel et de la Communication pour la campagne électorale à travers les médias (2011) Ces directives établissent les codes de bonne conduite pour les médias lors de la campagne électorale de 2011.
Zanzibar: Code of Ethics for Political Parties, The Zanzibar Electoral Commission, 2010
Zanzibar: Code of Conduct for State-owned Media on coverage of electoral campaigns, Zanzibar Electoral Commission, 2010
Guyana: Media Code of Conduct (2001) This code of conduct is addressed to the media covering the 2001 Guyana General and Regional Elections. The stakeholders are expected to respect the laws in order to assure the fairness of the elections.
South Sudan: National Elections Commission Code of Conduct (2013) South Sudan: National Elections Commission Code of Conduct (2013)