related via: Manuals and Guidelines
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)
United States of America: Primer on the U.S. Election System, IFES (2012)
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)
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
United States: Census Maps
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)
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
Unites States: Nomination Requirements for Senatorial Primary Elections (2004)
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
United States: Election Judge Manual
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)
Sierra Leone: Clothing (1 of 2) by IFES and Action on Disability and Development (ADD) [2002]
Sierra Leone: Clothing (2 of 2) by IFES and Action on Disability and Development (ADD) [2002]
Electoral Cycle
Sierra Leone: The Role of the EMB in Electoral Reform
Sierra Leone
Paramount chieftaincy as a system of local government