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Democracy, Conflict and Human Security: Further Reading (Volume 2) (2006)
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For many across the world, democracy is in a crisis of legitimacy and credibility. The idea that people have the right to control their government and that a government is legitimate only if and when it is controlled by the people has won almost global recognition, hardly matched by any other world view in modern history. It transcends cultures, religions and languages; it takes multiple forms and survives in the most inhospitable environments.
However, the way in which the idea of democracy is translated into practice can leave much to be desired. In a world characterized by rising inequality, democratic systems will be judged on how they include and deliver to constituent populations.
This book, a companion volume to Democracy, Conflict and Human Security: Pursuing Peace in the 21st Century, addresses the nexus between democracy, conflict and human security in a way which recognizes that this is highly political, not technical, terrain. It places at centre stage the fundamental need for democratic practice, and reminds us that in every society, North and South, the democratic project is a long-term, ongoing one. This book is part of IDEA’s efforts to contribute to a major ongoing debate and, hopefully, to the strengthening of a democratic practice that responds to the quests for human dignity and development.
This publication contains specific studies which were contributed to the debate, from diverse experiences and contexts. This volume complements and enriches the first volume in two ways: by providing perspectives by leading scholars, analysts and policy makers, and by offering a more in-depth look at critical themes and case studies.
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Nigeria: Electoral Violence and National Security
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A paper by Tafa A. Balogun, Inspector General of Police on Electoral Violence and National Security in Nigeria (2003).
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Argentina: Foto del acto electoral.
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Foto en la que se comprueba la identidad de los ciudadanos argentinos durante la jornada electoral.
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Cambodia: Joint Statement on Atmosphere Prior To the 2008 Election of Members of the National Assembly (2008)
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This is a joint statement by COMFREL, ANFREL, CHRAC, NICFEC, and PEFOCJ regarding the atmosphere prior to the 2008 National Assembly Election in Cambodia.
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Disentangling Democracy and Development as Determinants of Armed Conflict
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The paper "Disentangling Democracy and Development as Determinants of Armed Conflict" by Håvard Hegre (the World Bank, January 2003) explores the relationship between development, democracy and civil war.
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Electoral Choices for Divided Societies: Moderation through constituency pooling and vote pooling
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A paper by Matthijs Bogaards (Department of Politics, University of Southampton) prepared for Workshop on “Parties, Party Systems and Democratic Consolidation in the Third World” (2001).
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Governance in Post-Conflict Situations: Electoral Systems and Processes (UNDP)
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Chapter III of this paper by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) examines electoral systems and processes in post-conflict situations.
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Manipulating Electoral Rules: Intra-Party Conflict, Partisan Interests, and Constitutional Thickness
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Do political parties manipulate electoral rules in predictable, strategic ways in order to stay in power longer? The answers are in the paper "Manipulating Electoral Rules: Intra-Party Conflict, Partisan Interests, and Constitutional Thickness" by Kenneth Mori McElwain (Stanford University).
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Electoral Assistance and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding - What Lessons Have Been Learned?
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The paper "Electoral Assistance and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding - What Lessons Have Been Learned?" written by Benjamin Reilly, Senior Lecturer at the Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government
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Electoral Systems and Conflict Management: Comparing STV and AV Systems
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The paper "Electoral Systems and Conflict Management: Comparing STV and AV Systems" by Benjamin Reilly, Research Fellow at the National Centre for Development Studies, Australian National University Canberra.
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Nigeria: Report on Electoral Violence in South-South
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A report on electoral violence in the South-South Region of Nigeria following the 2003 Senate and House of Representatives Elections (organization unknown)
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Electoral Conflict and Violence: A Strategy for Study and Prevention (IFES)
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The paper "Electoral Conflict and Violence: A Strategy for Study and Prevention" by Jeff Fischer (IFES White Paper 2002-01) - February 5, 2002
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Electoral Systems and the Management of Ethnic Conflict in Africa
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The paper "Electoral Systems and the Management of Ethnic Conflict in Africa" was written by Timothy Murithi from the Keele University
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Enhancing Women’s Participation in Electoral Processes in Post-conflict Countries
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The report "Enhancing Women’s Participation in Electoral Processes in Post-conflict Countries" by the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, Department of Political Affairs, 20 February 2004, EGM/ELEC/2004/ REPORT
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Postconflict Elections: War Termination, Democratization, and Demilitarizing Politics
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The working paper written by Terrence Lyons (February 2002) for the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution - George Mason University
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Elections and Security (2006)
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This article by Sean Dunne discusses general election and security issues. In particular it looks at principles of election and security, analysis of possible threats with regard to elections and security, and special security measures for elections.
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Elections in Fragile States: Between Voice and Violence, Timothy Sisk (2008)
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What factors generate election-related violence in fragile states? How can the international community address these? This study from the University of Denver suggests that social structure, political competition, the competence of the electoral administration and the degree of professionalism in the security sector contribute to election-related violence. International influence at mid-rank levels among the perpetrators of violence is limited. Donors therefore need to take a pragmatic approach by working with parties to develop pre-election peace pledges and by tracking violent incidents.
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Lebanon: The Way to Exit from Lebanon's Morass (2008)
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Somaliland: A way out of the electoral crisis, International Crisis Group (2009)
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This report offers an overview of the electoral crisis in Somaliland and suggests specific steps that need to be taken in order to improve the current situation.
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Philippines: Understanding the Election-related Violent Incidence of 2007 (2008)
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This case study deals with election-related violent incident in the 2007 Philippines Election.
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Preparing for the Polls: Improving Accountability for Electoral Violence in Uganda, Human Rights Watch (2009)
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As the second multi-party elections in Uganda are scheduled for 2011, and these elections are seen as crucial for promotion of human rights, Human Rights Watch published a report based on research and investigations carried out during the 2001 and 2006 election periods as well as new research from September and October 2009 analyzing the current situation and providing specific steps including different stakeholders that could help to eliminate electoral violence.
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