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Azerbaijan: Registration (2008)	A man registering for voting in Azerbaijani election 2008.
OSCE Guidelines on Population Registration	The guidelines were developed on the recognition that population registration is common to most, but not all, OSCE participating States and that in those States using this model, it provides the legal and administrative framework for compliance with fundamental OSCE commitments and international standards in three distinct areas: the rule of law, the right of universal and equal suffrage and freedom of movement, especially free choice of place of residence. In particular, the guidelines emphasise the potential for synergies and effective linkages between voter registers and population registration systems in order to guarantee universal and equal suffrage. The guidelines are addressed primarily to policy-makers and serve to elucidate the main principles governing the establishment and maintenance of functional systems of population registration in democratic societies. They outline the characteristics of systems which are compliant with the above-mentioned international commitments and data protection standards, highlighting good practices in the OSCE region while taking account of the various administrative traditions of 56 OSCE participating States. The ODIHR will use the guidelines to assist states in building sustainable, accurate and transparent voter registration systems through the modernisation of population registration system in line with international standards and OSCE commitments on freedom of movement.
Mozambique: Law no 9/2007 (2009)	Governs voter registration
Cambodia: Comfrel’s Report on Irregularities in Voter List Revision and Voter Registration (2007)	This article describes the process of voter list revision and voter registration for the 2008 Cambodia Parliamentary election as reported by Comfrel.
Voter Registration in Antigua and Barbuda July 2003	This is the Report of the Commonwealth Expert Team from July 2003 regarding Voter Registration in Antigua and Barbuda.
Hungary: The Electoral Roll (2008)	This document summarizes the main attributes of the Hungarian Electoral Roll.
Angola:Statictical Report on Electoral Registration(2007)	Analysis of Electoral Registration Observation.
Angola:Declaration of Electoral Registration Process(2007)	This declaration is the opinion of the civil society organizations who comprise the Platform acting as an impartial voice with the objective of helping deepen democracy in the country and promote transparency and credibility of the electoral process.
Nigeria: BBC article - Last-minute rush for Nigeria polls (2007)	By Senan Murray - BBC News, Abuja
United Kingdom: Understanding Electoral Registration (2005)	This research report is the first systematic and comprehensive analysis of registration rates in Britain since 1993 and includes a detailed analysis of the reasons for non-registration today, published on the website of the Electoral Commission.
Denmark: Danish Act on the Civil Registration System (2000)	Danish Act on the Civil Registration System, Act no. 426 of 31 May 2000, published on the CPR-kontoret's website. Part 1
Canada: The National Register of Electors (2000)	This link leads to the website where the article "The National Register of Electors: Raising Questions About the New Approach to Voter Registration in Canada" written by Jerome Black was published in 2000.
Australia: Integrity of the Electoral Roll (2002)	Summary and Recommendation of the audit by the Australian Electoral Commission, 2002
Kenya: Voter registration form OCR	Sample of a voter registration OCR form used in Kenya to amend data in the voter register
Ethiopia: Election Manual - Voter Registration (2004)	Part three of the Election Manual from Ethiopia covering the Voter Registration process (December 2004)
Bangladesh: Voter Registration Form
Tanzania: Voter Registration	Form used for the registration of voters in Tanzania (Swahili)
Indonesia: Preparing the Voters' List (2004)	Schedule for the process of preparing and delivering the final voters' register including the production of the Preliminary Lists, the Supplementary Lists and the Final List as well as the Voters' Cards
India: Application for Correction of Voters' List	Form to be used for correcting particulars that have been incorrectly entered into the voters' list (Electoral Roll)
Yemen: Prospects for a Reformed Voter registration System (2001)	This report presents the findings of a technical diagnosis mission conducted by the “International Foundation for Elections Systems” (IFES) of the voter registration system of Yemen.
United States: Statewide Databases of Registered Voters (2006)	This study, commissioned by the U.S. Public Policy Committee of the Association for Computing Machinery, focuses on five areas that election officials should address when creating statewide voter registration databases: accuracy, privacy, usability, security, and reliability. Each chapter contains detailed discussions and recommendations.
Uganda: A Permanent Register of Voters (1994)	A UNDP Mission report about the voter registration system in Uganda
Sweden: The Population Register (1998)
Mexico: The Electoral Register	Paper about the mexican electoral register by Juan Manuel Herrero Álvarez.
Canada: The Register of Electors Project: A Report on Research and Feasibility (1996)	Report by the Register of Electors Project in 1996
Bosnia and Herzegovina: OSCE Election Assessment Team (1996)	Final report about OSCE Election Assessment Team to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chapter 11 about Voter Registration
Trinidad and Tobagao: Getting the Register Right (1998)
Tanzania: Getting the Register Right (1998)	Chapter about Voter Registration in Tanzania published in "Voting for Democracy" by the Commonwealth Secretariat
St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Getting the Register Right (1998)	Chapter about voter registration published by the Commonwealth Secretariat
Malawi: Getting the Register Right (1998)	Chapter in "voting for Democracy" published by the Commonwealth Secretariat about voter registration in Malawi
Malaysia: Getting the Register Right (1998)	Chapter about voter registration in Malaysia published by the Commonwealth Secretariat
Guyana: Getting the Register Right (1998)	Chapter in "Voting for Democracy" published by the Commonwealth Secretariat about voter registration in Guyana
Ghana: Getting the Register Right (1998)	Chapter in "Voting for Democracy" published by the Commonwealth Secretariat about how to get the voter registration in Ghana
Gambia: Getting the Register Right (1998)	Guidelines for Voter Registration in Gambia, published in "Voting for Democracy" by the Commonwealth Secretariat
Canada: Getting the Register Right (1998)
Belize:Getting the Register Right (1998)
Barbados: Getting the Register Right (1998)
Australia: Getting the Register Right (1998)
Antigua and Barbuda: Getting the Register Right (1998)	Chapter in the article "Voting for Democracy" published by the Commonwealth Secretariat
South Africa: Trainer's Manual for Voter Registration Workshop	Slides showing Trainer's Manual for Voter Registration Workshop in South Africa
Australia: Electoral Roll Review Officer's Manual (1997)	Australian Electoral Commission - Electoral Roll Review Officer's manual issued in 1997
Australia: Electoral Roll Review Manual-Divisional Activities (1997)	Electoral Roll Review Manual about Divisional Activities published by the Australian Electoral Commission
Australia: Electoral Roll Review Manual (1997)	Electoral Roll Review Manual published by the Australian Electoral Commission, about Recruitment and Training, issued 11/97
Australia: Manual for Electoral Roll Review (AEC)	This file features a Manual produced by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) covering the recruitment and training requirments for the staff undertaking the review of the Electoral Roll.
Ghana: Voter Registration ID Card Programme Budget	Tables showing the budget of the Electoral Commission in Ghana for the Voter Registration ID Card Programme
Canada: Voter Registration Form	Sample of Voter Registration Form in Canada
Dominican Republic: Work and Procedural Plan for the Identification and Electoral Cards Project (1993)	Plan para proveer a los dominicanos de una nueva cédula de identidad para votar, por medio de procedimientos uniformes en todos los centros de registro.
Ghana: Voter Registration Official's Manual (1995)	This manual has been disgned by the Public Education and Training Department of the Electoral Commission of Ghana in 1995. Its purpose is to serve as a reference to registration officers, registration assistance, and other observing or interested in voter registration processes.
Canada: Enumarators Manual	Enumarators Manual published by Elections Canada, in french
Canada: Enumeration Supervisor's Manual	Enumeration Supervisor's Manual published by Elections Canada, in french
Hungary: Acts on Local Government Election Registration (1994)	Acts on Local Government Election Registration (1994) , published by National Election Office Budapest
South Africa - Local Government Elections	Regulations for voter registration in local government elections in South Africa
Uganda: Voter ID Card	Sample of Voter ID Card used in Uganda
USA: Voter ID Card Tennessee	Sample of Voter ID Card used in USA, Tennessee
Albania: Voter Registration Form	Sample of Voter Registration Form in Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Voter Registration Form	Voter Registration Form in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Guyana: Voter Registration Form	Sample of Voter Registration Form used in Guyana
Ethiopia: Voter ID Card	Sample for Voter ID Card in Ethiopia
South Africa: Voter Registration Form (1998)	Voter Registration Form
Guyana: List of Items and Supplies for Divisional Registers (1994)	List of Items and Supplies for Divisional Registers. Proposal for electoral reform in Guyana.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Registration Timelines	Data on registration timelines
United Kingdom: Electoral Registration Fact Sheet (2005)	This factsheet examines the current registration process including recent changes and the prospects for further changes.
Why the Military and the Police should register and vote (2004)	In his paper "Why the Military and the Police should register and vote", Michael Meadowcroft argues that the practice preventing the military and the police from participating in the electoral process is based on the false concept that registering and voting is a political act.
New Zealand: Everything you need to know about the unpublished roll - brochure	This brochure explains what the unpublished electoral roll is and how to enrol. The unpublished electoral roll allows voters to enrol without having their details (e.g. name, address and occupation) made public. This option applies to people in life threatening situations.
New Zealand: Application Form for the Unpublished Roll	Application for registration as a Parliamentary elector on the Unpublished Roll
Marshall Islands: Affidavit on application for registration	Specimen of the "Affidavit on application for registration" form used in the Marshall Islands
Australia: Request by an elector for address not to be shown on the electoral roll	Application form used in Australia for silent enrolment
Australia: Voter registration Case Study (2006)	This case study is part of the "Comparative Study of Voter Registration Instruments and Practices" commissioned by Development Associates, Inc to help MPs, experts, the CEC and the Ukrainian voter begin to address the registry/list issue publicly in a fashion conducive to informed debate and to help focus current efforts at facilitating establishment of a National Voter Registry.
Australia: Application Form for Voters with Physical Incapacities	Sample of the application form for the enrolment of electors unable to sign their name due to physical incapacity.
Australia: Application for Registration as an Antarctic Elector	Application to register as an Antarctic elector, to enable Australian eligible voters to vote in any federal elections and referendums (and some State elections) held while residing in Antarctica. Note: It is not compulsory for an elector to register as an Antarctic elector
Yemen: Overview of the Voter Registration System (2003)	An overview of the system used in Yemen for compiling the voters’ register for the 2003 Parliamentary elections. Author: Antonio Spinelli, UNDP CTA
Yemen: Prospects for a reformed Voter Registration System (IFES 2001)	This report presents the findings of a technical diagnosis mission conducted by the “International Foundation for Elections Systems” (IFES) of the voter registration system of Yemen, by Antonio Spinelli, IFES/Yemen Project Manager and by Michael Yard, IFES Computerized Voter Registries Expert.
Iraq: Overseas Voter ID Card	In the image an Iraqi voter displays the voter ID card issued by IOM for the out-of-country voter registration operation.
Iraq: Voter Registration Regulations (IECI Reg 02/04)	This regulation sets voter registration procedures elaborating on the legal framework already in place, and it is issued by the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq (IECI) in accordance with Orders 92 and 96.
Egypt: Voter Registration Flyer (Arabic only)	Voter Registration Information flyers distributed nationwide.
Georgia: Voter registration Case Study (2006)	This case study is part of the "Comparative Study of Voter Registration Instruments and Practices" commissioned by Development Associates, Inc to help MPs, experts, the CEC and the Ukrainian voter begin to address the registry/list issue publicly in a fashion conducive to informed debate and to help focus current efforts at facilitating establishment of a National Voter Registry.
United Kingdom: Application form to register as a Service Voter	A specimen of the application form used to to register (or to renew registration) as a Service Voter (for military personnel) in the United Kingdom.
Sweden: Voter registration Case Study (2006)	This case study is part of the "Comparative Study of Voter Registration Instruments and Practices" commissioned by Development Associates, Inc to help MPs, experts, the CEC and the Ukrainian voter begin to address the registry/list issue publicly in a fashion conducive to informed debate and to help focus current efforts at facilitating establishment of a National Voter Registry.
Italy: Voter registration Case Study (2006)	This case study is part of the "Comparative Study of Voter Registration Instruments and Practices" commissioned by Development Associates, Inc to help MPs, experts, the CEC and the Ukrainian voter begin to address the registry/list issue publicly in a fashion conducive to informed debate and to help focus current efforts at facilitating establishment of a National Voter Registry.
Hungary: Voter registration Case Study	This case study is part of the "Comparative Study of Voter Registration Instruments and Practices" commissioned by Development Associates, Inc to help MPs, experts, the CEC and the Ukrainian voter begin to address the registry/list issue publicly in a fashion conducive to informed debate and to help focus current efforts at facilitating establishment of a National Voter Registry.
Czech Republic: Voter registration Case Study (2006)	This case study is part of the "Comparative Study of Voter Registration Instruments and Practices" commissioned by Development Associates, Inc to help MPs, experts, the CEC and the Ukrainian voter begin to address the registry/list issue publicly in a fashion conducive to informed debate and to help focus current efforts at facilitating establishment of a National Voter Registry.
Philippines: Voter registration Case Study (2006)	This case study is part of the "Comparative Study of Voter Registration Instruments and Practices" commissioned by Development Associates, Inc to help MPs, experts, the CEC and the Ukrainian voter begin to address the registry/list issue publicly in a fashion conducive to informed debate and to help focus current efforts at facilitating establishment of a National Voter Registry.
India: Application for Correction in Electoral Roll	Specimen of the application form used in India for the correction to particulars entered in electoral roll
India: Application for Objecting Inclusion of Name in Electoral Roll	Specimen of the application form used in India for objecting inclusion or seeking deletion of name in electoral roll
India: Application for Inclusion of Name in Electoral Roll	Specimen of the application form for inclusion of name in the electoral roll used in India
Indonesia: Voter registration Case Study (2006)	This case study is part of the "Comparative Study of Voter Registration Instruments and Practices" commissioned by Development Associates, Inc to help MPs, experts, the CEC and the Ukrainian voter begin to address the registry/list issue publicly in a fashion conducive to informed debate and to help focus current efforts at facilitating establishment of a National Voter Registry.
Bhutan: Second Election Advisory (2006)	Second Election Advisory on Voter registration from the Office of the Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan
Bangladesh - Voter Registration Form	A copy of a Voter Registration Form used in Bangladesh
Afghanistan: JEMB registration manual -2005 pashto	This Manual sets out registration procedures to be applied in the Registration Period prior to Afghanistan elections in 2005 and for use in training on registration. Registration manual in pashto language
Afghanistan: JEMB registration manual - 2005 English	This Manual sets out registration procedures to be applied in the Registration Period prior to Afghanistan elections in 2005 and for use in training on registration. JEMB registration manual in english language
Afghanistan: JEMB registration manual - 2005 Dari	This Manual sets out registration procedures to be applied in the Registration Period prior to Afghanistan elections in 2005 and for use in training on registration. JEMB registration manual in Dari language
Afghanistan: Voter Registration poster	A poster to motivate Afghan citizens to register to vote in the 2004 elections.
Mexico: Cost of Registration and Elections.	Author Carlos Navarro discusses the approach in Mexico to managing electoral costs in this fifth of nine case studies made available to ACE courtesy of the IFES-UNDP Cost of Registration and Elections (CORE) Project.
Tanzania: Voter's Registration Request Form - part B	A copy of the OCR form used in the United Republic of Tanzania for the registration of voters
Tanzania: Voter's Registration Request Form - part C	Part C of one of the forms used in the United Republic of Tanzania for the registration of voters