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South Africa: Disappointment at election gender figures, News 24 (2011)

This article reports on the state of gender participation in South Africa. It discusses data pertaining to the percentage of women and men voting and running for elections and finds that the participation of women is dropping.

Statements from western governments on the Zimbabwe election, (2013)

Statements released by western governments after the 31 July 2013 Harmonized elections in the republic of Zimbabwe.

Tajikistan seeks to improve election system, Trend (2011)

It is reported in the article that a round-table on the electoral system of Tajikistan was held in Dushanbe on November 23, 2011 organized by the state election authority with the support from the Venice Commission. It brought together a variety of stakeholders in the electoral process and led the discussion of a wide range of election-related issues.

Latvia Referendum Dissolves Parliament, Bloomberg (2011)

Latvians may elect a new premier to lead the country’s deficit-cutting government after a weekend referendum dissolved parliament and propelled a new party to the top of opinion polls.

Latvian Voters Back Dissolution Of Parliament To Combat Oligarchs, rferl (2011)

Results show that Latvians have overwhelmingly voted in favor of dissolving parliament in a bid to combat the power of oligarch businessmen.

Venezuela: Inició ciclo de conferencias del Poder Electoral, CNE (2012)

De acuerdo con la programación establecida por el Instituto de Altos Estudios del Poder Electoral, hasta el 5 de junio se realizará una ponencia semanal en el auditorio de la sede del CNE en Plaza Caracas *Se abordarán temas como la tecnología electoral, el acompañamiento internacional, la legislación electoral en Venezuela y el rol de los medios de comunicación durante las campañas electorales.

Thailand: New electorate boundaries set, Bangkok Post (2011)

This article reports that the Thai Election Commission has completed drawing 375 new electorate boundaries in 77 provinces in line with the amended constitution. The new constituencies will take effect after being published in the Royal Gazette.

Thailand: NPP to boycott election, The Nation (2011)

This article reports that Thai’s New Politics Party decided to boycott the upcoming election and join the People's Alliance for Democracy's campaigns for voters to cast a 'no-vote'. The Election Commission will be informed of the resolution of the NPP.

Philippines: Filing of CoCs for ARMM poll set for May 9, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (2011)

This article reports that the Philippines’ Comelec has set 9 May 2011 the filing of the certificates of candidacy (CoCs) for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) polls, based on Comelec Resolution 9198.

Singapore: GE: Election meeting permit applications to start on Nomination Day, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports that candidates or their election agents contesting the Singapore general election may apply for permits to hold indoor and outdoor election meetings to the Police. Outdoor election meetings can only be held at designated places specified in the permit whereas indoor election meeting requires permit as well as written consent from the owner for the use of premises

Egyptian generals pledge to cede power early, Washington Post (2011)

This news article says that Egypt’s military chiefs pledged Tuesday to speed up the transition to democratic rule, saying they will transfer power to an elected president by July 2012, a clear concession after four days of raucous street demonstrations. The move was announced by the country’s military leader in his first national address since assuming power in February.

Malaysia: PSC Gets Input From EC On Improving Election System, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the input on Electoral Reform obtained by Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) from the Election Commission (EC). The issues include amendments to the nomination and campaigning systems.

Botswana: Opposition forms umbrella against BDP, Mmegi (2011)

The article reports on the negotiations between three opposition parties in Botswana. These parties have been negotiating for some months now to form a joint front against the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

Zimbabwe polls a year away: Officials, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the possible election date for Zimbabwe. It is reported that one of the top officials, Patrick Chinamasa, who is also the chief negotiator for President Robert Mugabe, said most official propose August or September 2012.

Poland:Parties prepare ‘virtual’ campaigns, The news.pl (2011)

According to several new laws from this year on political parties in Poland are prohibited from using billboards and television commercials. It means that Internet could be the main battleground of the parties.

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