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ACE Electoral News

Democracy, Conflict and Human Security: Pursuing Peace in the 21st Century (Volume 1) (2006)

Democracy, Conflict and Human Security: Pursuing Peace in the 21st Century tackles questions on how democracies can deliver social and economic rights, include all citizens in decision making and reduce poverty. This new publication is a two-volume set that explores ways in which democratic practice can contribute to the management of contemporary conflicts and promote the realization of security and development objectives. Volume I contains analysis and recommendations based on wide-ranging research and evaluation of lessons learned from democratization processes, past and ongoing. Volume II presents essays and case studies by leading specialists from around the world that further develop the themes and findings presented in Volume I. Democracy, Conflict and Human Security argues that effective democracy building moves beyond the process of elections and technical assistance and examines how democratic practice relates to human security. Governments may hold free elections but fall short in other democratic measures such as the separation of powers, the freedom of the press, and guarantees of human rights. These two volumes are aimed at practitioners, parliamentarians, politicians, government officials and policy makers concerned with problems such as social exclusion, the quality of democracy and new forms of authoritarian regimes. They are intended to be a basis for continued debate, dialogue and options for change.

Electoral System Design: the New International IDEA Handbook

The choice of electoral system can have a significant impact on the wider political and institutional framework: it is important not to see electoral systems in isolation. Their design and effects are heavily contingent upon other structures within and outside the constitution. Successful electoral system design comes from looking at the framework of political institutions as a whole: changing one part of this framework is likely to cause adjustments in the way other institutions within it work.

Haiti: A good election would help, The New York Times (2010)

Months after the terrible earthquake, Haiti needs a strong and legitimate government. In this delicate period, the country has to face huge logistical obstacles before holding elections. Registration and voting procedures must be established, for example, as well as clear candidate qualifications.

Trinidad and Tobago: 'It's Super Duper' PM kicks off manifesto, The Trinidad Express (2010)

This article discusses Prime Minister Patrick Manning's announcement of his party's new manifesto ahead of the May 24 general election.

Trinidad and Tobago:Kamla rips it apart: Govt's manifesto torn up, The Trinidad Express (2010)

This article focuses on opposition reaction to the launch of The People's National Movement party manifesto launch in preparation for the May 24 general election.

South Korea:Local Election Race Begins in Full Swing, KBS World (2010)

This article focuses on parties launching their central election committees as local election race begins.

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South Korea:Candidates to Register for Local Elections This Week, KBS World (2010)

This article discusses the candidate registration for the upcoming local elections on June 2nd.

Who will be the next Dutch prime minister?, Radio Netherlands Worldwide (2010)

This article presents the four leaders that are competing for the June 9 elections. The Dutch people will have to choose a new parliament and a new government.

Dominican Republic Police mobilize for Sunday elections, Dominican Today (2010)

"The National Police will deploy more than 27,000 agents nationwide to guarantee public safety during Sunday’s elections, spokesman Nelson Rosario announced yesterday."

Malaysia: Postal Voting Process Goes Smoothly At Police Headquarter, Army Camps, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the postal voting process for the Sibu by-election at Sibu's divisional police headquarters and army camps from 9am to 5pm.

Myanmar: Junta Rejects International Election Observers, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the statement on The New Light of Myanmar that the Burmese government rejected the role of international election observers.

Myanmar: NLD Focuses On Electoral Rights, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses the members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) who distributed leaflets with the message; “Citizens have the right not to vote in the coming election” in parts of central and eastern Burma.

Vote-buying, manipulation still prevalent in Philippine elections, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the problems of cheating and manipulation in Philippines elections as stated by foreign election observers.

Philippines: Comelec explains discrepancies in poll results, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the statement by Commission on Elections (Comelec) of "human error" in the Philippines’ automated elections which caused discrepancies between the printed and transmitted election results.

Thai army to seal off protest site as poll plan axed, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses Thailand's army warning to seal off a protest site in the capital with armoured vehicles, as the prime minister cancelled election date because protesters refuse to disperse.

Thailand's Red Shirts up security in tense Bangkok, Channel News Asia (2010).

This article discusses the Thailand's "Red Shirt" protesters who stepped up security after conflict left one dead and eight wounded, amid the Prime Minister cancelation of early elections in November.

Philippines Automated Vote Firm Eyes Indonesia, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the Smartmatic Asia Pacific statement that it will market its vote-counting machines in Indonesia after overcoming the Philippines’ automated election on May 10.

Indonesia: Keep KPU Free of Politicians: Observers, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the revision for electoral law reagrding political party members to sit on board of the independent election commission who have been criticized by observers as illogical and unconstitutional.

Georgia: Tbilisi Mayor’s Race Boosting Saakashvili’s Governing Party, EurasiaNet (2010)

The article writes that upcoming local elections of May 30 in Georgia will serve as the first serious test of President Mikheil Saakashvili’s political strength since Georgia’s disastrous 2008 war with Russia. Although nine candidates are entered in the race, political experts in Tbilisi now expect the incumbent mayor and Saakashvili protégé, Gigi Ugulava, to win by a wide margin.