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OSCE/ODIHR Discussion paper in preparation of guidelines for the observation of electronic voting
Legal, Operational and Technical Standards for E-Voting, Council of Europe Publishing (2004)
Bahrain: Voter's Guide, Legislation & Legal Opinion Commission (2010)
A Catalogue of Remedies and Assistance for Community Members (OSCE, 2010)
Sudan: Briefing to International referendum Observers, Amnesty (2010)
Electoral Cycle
Bermuda: Justice of the Peace Manual, Bermuda's Election Registry (2012)
Guide, Voting Rights for Internally Displaced Persons, ANFREL (2011)
South Africa 2011 Local Government Elections voter education booklet
Tunisia: Voter Guide (2011)
Somaliland: Electoral Laws Handbook (2009)
India: Handbook for Candidates 2009 (English)
Australia: Candidates Guide (LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL), Western Australian Electoral Commission (2017)
دليل الناخب في 100 سؤال وجواب Voters Guide through 100 questions and answers. (2011)
Bangladesh: Guidelines for Foreign Election Observer 2013, Bangladesh Election Commission (2013)
Principles and Guidelines on the independence of EMBs in the SADC region, SADC ECF (2007)
Sierra Leone: Polling and counting procedures, 7 March 2018 General elections, National Electoral Commission (2018)
UNDP: Media and Elections - A Guide for Electoral Practitioners (2014)
IFES: Gender Equality & Election Management Bodies: A Best Practices Guide (2014)
Tunisia: Voting and Counting Procedural Manual for the Legislative and Presidential Elections of 2014 (Unofficial Translation by the Carter Center)
Afghanistan: JEMB organizational chart
Afghanistan: JEMB registration manual - 2005 Dari
Afghanistan: JEMB registration manual - 2005 English
Afghanistan: JEMB Provincial organizational chart
Afghanistan: JEMB regional organizational chart
Afghanistan: JEMB registration manual -2005 pashto
Afghanistan: Polling Manual - 2005 Dari
Afghanistan: Polling manual -2005 Pashto
Afghanistan: Polling manual - 2005 English
Afghanistan: 2003 Presidential Elections Operational Plan
Bhutan: Voter Guide (2006)
Bhutan: Second Election Advisory (2006)
Tajikistan: Election Observation Procedures (2005)
Tajikistan: Manual for national electoral observers (2005)
Tajikistan: Manual for national election observers (2005)
Tajikistan: Voter Information Radio Message #1 (2005)
Tajikistan: Voter Information Radio Message #2 (2005)
Albania: Joint Recommendation Electoral Law and Administration - OSCE & COE (2004)
Portugal: 2006 Presidential Elections Guide (Portuguese)
Georgia: PEC training manual, in Russian (2008)
Egypt: State Information Service Handbook on the Parliamentary Elections (2005)(Arabic version)
Egypt: Parliamentary Election Commission Instructions to Judges (Arabic)
Egypt: Parliamentary Election Commission Instructions to Judges (English)
Egypt: Observation Training Manual on Municipal elections (2008)ُ
New Zealand: Information for Scrutineers (2005)
New Zealand: Everything You Need to Know about Enrolling to Vote
Guidelines to Assist National Minority Participation in the Electoral Process
European Commission for Democracy Through Law (Venice Commission): Election Evaluation Guide (2003)
Nigeria: Application of indelible ink (1998-1999)
Guidelines: Election Broadcasting in Transitional Countries (1994)
Canada: Investigators Manual (2004)
Money in Politics Handbook: A Guide to Increasing Transparency in Emerging Democracies (2003)
International Electoral Standards Guidelines for Reviewing the Legal Framework of Elections (IDEA)
International IDEA: Guidelines for Determining Involvement in International Election Observation (2000)
International IDEA: The Future of International Electoral Observation
Training Manual on Human Rights Monitoring
India: Description of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM)
The Carter Center: Developing a Methodology for Observing Electronic Voting (2007)
European Commission Methodological Guide on Electoral Assistance (2006)
EC-UNDP Operational Guidelines on Electoral Assistance (2006)
UNDP Electoral Assistance Implementation Guide (2007)
Sierra Leone: Strategic Plan for the National Electoral Commission (2001)
United Kingdom: Y Vote Mock Elections
Strategic Planning for Election Organisations - Joe Baxter.pdf
Guidelines to Assist National Minority Participation in the Electoral Process (ODIHR IDEA)
DPKO/DFS–DPA Joint Guidelines on Enhancing the Role of Women in Post-conflict Electoral Processes (2007)
ACEEEO recommendation on media coverage of elections
Commonwealth Election Broadcasting Guidelines (2001)
Media Communications Toolkit (IMPACS)
Iraq: A Reporter's Guide to Election Coverage (2005)
Cambodia: Media and Elections Guidelines (UNTAC 1992)
Malawi: Election Reporting Guidelines - Election Commission (1994)
South Africa: IBA Guidelines on election coverage (1999)
South Africa: IBA Guidelines for broadcast licensees (1999)
South Africa: IBA Formula for allocating party broadcasting (1999)
United Kingdom: BBC guidelines on election coverage
New Zealand: Media Kit (2005)
United Kingdom: Explanatory Notes on Donations for Candidates
International Electoral Standards: Guidelines for reviewing the legal framework of elections (2002)
ARTICLE19 Election Reporting Guidelines
Indonesia: Voting and Vote Counting Procedures (2004)
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Material Received at Counting Centre
Ethopia:Voting and Counting procedures(2004)
Philippines:Examples of Laws and Regulations
Iraq: Regulations for Polling and Counting (2005)
Guyana: Manual of Instructions for the Count (1992)
OSCE:Sample of Invalid and Valid Ballots
South Africa:Questionable ballot papers
Canada: Closing instructions for Deputy Returning Officers
Zimbabwe:Techniques of Effective Election Management (1994)
Ghana: Voter Registration Official's Manual (1995)
South Africa: Election Administration Manual (1995)
Dominican Republic: Work and Procedural Plan for the Identification and Electoral Cards Project (1993)
Australia: Manual for Electoral Roll Review (AEC)
Australia: Electoral Roll Review Manual (1997)
Australia: Electoral Roll Review Manual-Divisional Activities (1997)
Australia: Electoral Roll Review Officer's Manual (1997)
South Africa: Trainer's Manual for Voter Registration Workshop
A Guide Transparency in Election Administration
Georgia: Qualifying to Vote
New Zealand:Information for Candidates (1996)
Reviewing the Legal Framework of Elections
IFES-Albania:International Observers Manual(1996)
Malawi: Voting Procedures
Liberia: Polling Procedures (2005)
New Zealand:Training Answer Book(1996)
New Zealand:Voting Station Staff Workbook (1996)
United States: Rights for Elderly/Disabled Persons(1997)
USA, Illinois:Rights/Limitations of Poll Watchers
Indonesia: Voting and Vote Counting Procedures (2004)
Albania: Training of the Election Commissioners (2003)
United Kingdom: Application to Vote by Post or Proxy (1998)
New Zealand: Appointment of Polling Staff(1996)
Canada: Vote By Mail
Election Supplies Manual - Code Inc
United States: Duties for Polling Staff
Ethopia: Voting and Counting procedures (2004)
Ethiopia: Polling Station Guidelines (2004)
Sudan: Civic and Voter Education Guidebook
Sudan: Fact Sheet, The Electoral Process
OSCE Guidelines on Population Registration
United Kingdom: UK Electoral Commission national training strategy (2002)
The European Parliament - Electoral Procedures (2014)
Bhutan: Guidelines for Introduction of Democracy Clubs in Schools and Educational Institutions in Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)
Bhutan: Guidelines for Evaluation of the Asset Declaration of the Candidates Contesting Elections, Election Commission of Bhutan (2013)
Bhutan: Guidelines for Implementation of Section 464 of the Election Act of Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 Relating to Equality of Votes in Re-Elections, Election Commission of Bhutan (2013)
Bhutan: Guidelines for Extending Postal Ballot Facility to the Bhutanese Citizens Residing, Studying or Working in the United States of America, Election Commission of Bhutan (2012)
Bhutan: Guidelines for Maintenance of Financial Records and Accounts for an Election in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)
Bhutan:Strategy for the Implementation of the Provisions Related to Election Advertising, Election Commission of Bhutan (2016)
Guidelines for AU Electoral Observation and Monitoring Missions (2002)
Ethiopia: Accreditation Procedures for Observers (2005)
Ethiopia: Polling Station Guidelines
Ethiopia: Election Manual - Voting and Counting Procedures (2004)
Ethiopia: Election Manual - Voter Registration (2004)
Operational Paper: “Working together in electoral assistance. Formulating and implementing electoral assistance projects in the context of the EC-UNDP partnership” (2013)
Argentina: Guía resumen para autoridades de mesas electorales - Elecciones primarias (2011)
Argentina: Guía de instrucciones para autoridades de mesas electorales - Elecciones Primarias (2011)
Argentina: Manual de capacitación para autoridades de mesas electorales - Elecciones primarias (2011)
Bhutan: Election Observation Guidelines of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)
Bhutan: Guidelines for the Conduct of the Common Forum for Election Campaign, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)
Bhutan: Guidelines for Interpretation and Implementation of Sections 176 (D), 177 (D) and 178 (D) of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)
Bhutan: Guidelines for Conduct of Elections in Schools, Educational Institutions and Other Agencies, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)
Bhutan: Guidelines for Conduct of Election of the Opposition Party, Election Commission of Bhutan (2015)
Bhutan: Guidelines for Scrutiny of the Books of Accounts of the Registered Political Parties 2015
Liberia: Regulations on Polling and Counting, Republic of Liberia NEC (2016)
Liberia: REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES RELATING TO POLITICAL PARTIES AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES, Liberia NEC (2017)
European Union: European Commission Methodogical Guide on Electoral Assistance (2008)
European Union: Communication from the Commission on EU Election Assistance and Observation (2000)
Yemen: Observation Manual for Political Parties and Local and International NGOs (2002)
Yemen: Presidential Elections Manual (2005)
Belize: Election Day Guidlenines for Polling Agents, Elections and Boundaries Department Belize (2005)
Joint EC-UNDP Task Force on Electoral Assistance: Workshop on Effective Electoral Assistance – Participants´ Guidebook (2011)
IFES: Strategic Planning for Effective Electoral Management (2011)
Australia: Candidates Guide (LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY), Western Australian Electoral Commission (2017)
UNDP/NDI: Empowering Women for Stronger Political Parties: A Guidebook to Promote Women´s Political Participation (2012)
UNDP/NDI: Empowering Women for Stronger Political Parties: A Good Practices Guide to Promote Women's Participation (2011)
Afghanistan: INDEPENDENT ELECTION COMMISSION MEDIA COMMISSION, Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan (2014)
Afghanistan: BALLOT COUNTING AND TALLY, IECA (2014)
Malaysia: Electoral Commission Clarifications On The Issues of The Electoral Roll And The Improvement of Electoral Process (2013)
ACE Focus On - Effective Electoral Assistance
Yemen: Electoral Dispute Resolution Manual (2002)
Yemen: Manual of expatriates exercising their right of voting in the presidential elections and in the referendum (2002)
Cook Islands: National Policy on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment and Strategic Plan of Action 2011-2016 (2011)
American Samoa: 2016 General Election CANDIDATE’S MANUAL, Election Office (2016)
IFES/NDI: Implementing and Overseeing Electronic Voting and Counting Technologies (2013)
دليل إنتخابات المجلس الوطني التأسيسي Guide to the National Consituent Assembly Election (2011)
Colombia: Cartilla jurados 2010 (RNEC)
Austria: Access to electoral rights Austria, EUDO Citizenship Observatory (2013)
Kenya: Election Agent's Manual, National Democratic Institute for international Affairs (2013)
Kenya: Devolution and Public Participation In Kenya: Civic Education Trainer’s Manual for General Public, Republic of Kenya (2016)
Sudan: Fact Sheet, The National Election Act (2008)
Bahrain: Elections Guidelines, by the Directorate of Elections and Referendum (2014)
Guyana: Electoral Commission Rules of Procedure for Public Relations (2003)
India: Voters Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
EISA: Malawi workshop(2008)
Mozambique: Manual sobre a Legislação Eleitoral de Moçambique (2004)
Tanzania: Guidelines for Local Monitors and International Observers
South Africa: Info on how to Vote from Overseas (2004)
South Africa:Elections Regulations and Guidelines (2004)
Canada: Message for Canadian Forces electors
Saint Lucia: Lyrics for election song
Afghanistan: Voter Registration Manual for Trainers
Afghanistan: Manual for Vote Counting (2005 ENG)
Afghanistan: Manual for Vote Counting (2005 Dari)
Afghanistan: Manual for Vote Counting (2005 Pashto)
European Union: List of Parliament's documents directly accessible to public
Guyana: Advisory for Contesting Political Parties, General and Regional Elections 2006, GECOM (2006)
Saint Lucia: Agent Instruction Manual
Voting and Counting Procedural Manual for Tunisian Territory
دليل الناخب المصور Voting Guide in Pictures (2011).
Ecuador: Guía para observadores en el exterior (2011)
European Union: Reporting Guidelines (2007)
Guyana: Manual for Returning Officer and District Staff (2006)
Guyana: Notes for the Guidance of Registration Officers and Staff when Revising the Preliminary List of Elections
Guyana: Momorendum of Understanding for the Elections (2006)
Guyana: Training Manual
Guyana: Role of Scrutineers in Registration Process (2000)
Palestine: Media Guidebook (2006)
Palestine: Election Guide (2005)
Palestine: Guide for International Observers (2006)
Palestine: Palestinian Legislative Council Elections Guidebook (2006)
Elections and Conflict Prevention: A Guide to Analysis, Planning and Programming. UNDP (2009)
Liberia: Guideliness relating to the Registration of Political Parties and Independent Candidates (2011)
Electoral Cycle
Use of Maps in the Delimitation Process
United States of America
Best Practices for Election Coverage Online