ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Iraq headed for wide coalition government, BBC (2010)

Iraq's Supreme Court has ratified the results of the March elections, but it may still be some time before a government is formed as no party has a clear majority and negotiations continue to form a governing coalition.

Iraq's New Parliament to Hold First Session June 14, VOA (2010)

A week after election results were confirmed by the Supreme Court the first session of the new parliament has been set for June 14. There is still no government as the election results did not return a clear winner.

Former Iraqi PM expects new government in August, VOA (2010)

The former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi is expecting the new Government to be formed next August and the negotiations between the political groups are in the final stages.

Iraq Parliament session delayed over impasse, CBS News (2010)

Iraq Parliament Session is delayed as politicians fail to reach an agreement on who will form the next Government. The acting speaker says it will be postponed for days and possibly for weeks.

Amid Violence and Instability, Iraqi Government Lies Idle, The New York Times (2010)

The Parliament met once for 18 minutes on June 14, since the national elections more than four months ago. The parliamentary leaders delayed a session scheduled for this week, raising questions about whether their inaction is now breaking the law.

Iraq: Obama: Time to Form Iraqi Govt. 'Without Delay', VOA News (2010)

U.S. President Barack Obama urged Iraqi leaders to form a government "without delay" to end the political deadlock in Baghdad following March parliamentary elections.

U.S. keeps pressure on Iraq to form new government, Reuters (2010)

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on 28 July urged Iraq's politicians, still unable to agree on a new government, to "get on with the business of governing" as U.S. troops prepare to end their combat mission.

Iraq postpones meeting of parliament again, Reuters (2010)

Iraqi lawmakers called off a session of parliament on 28 July, saying they needed more time to decide who will hold the nation's highest offices, members of parliament said.

With succesful Elections, Iraq has embarked on ‘historic path’ to shape future, but delays forming government real test for transition, Security Council (2010)

The Security Council of the UN has issued a press release on the Iraqi Elections conducted in March 2010.

Iraq's Electoral Management Body

Election Results - Iraq

Election results from Adam Carr's Election Archive

Upcoming and past elections

IFES Election Guide - Iraq

The Independent High Electoral Commission

The commission was established in 2004, under law no. 92 of 31/5/2004.

IFES Iraq

 

UNDP Iraq

 

International Mission for Iraqi Elections

A link to the homepage of the International Mission for Iraqi Elections.

IRAQ NATIONAL ELECTIONS 2010- FAQ, US Embassy in Baghdad (2010).

The US Embassy in Baghdad has posted FAQ on the Iraqi Elections 2010 its website.

Iraq: Media Campaign 2010, IHEC (2010)

This link of the IHEC (Independent High Electoral Commission), the National body in charge of electoral processes in Iraq; includes a collection of material related to the election campaign 2010.

Iraq: Out of the country voting in Sweden, Independent High Electoral Commission (2010)

A link to the a website established by the IHEC to provide information for the voters in Sweden.

National Research Institute of Papua New Guinea

The PNG National Research Institute is Papua's New Guinea's leading public policy and development think tank. The Institute's vision is to be recognised among the leading public policy think tanks in the Asia-Pacific region. It conducts research which contributes to quality, evidence-based public policies and decision-making processes that aim to improve quality of life for all Papua New Guineans. PNG NRI was established as the New Guinea Research Unit (NGRU) of the Australian National University in 1961. When PNG gained independence, the NGRU became the Institute for Applied Social and Economic Research (IASER), and in 1993 was officially recognised as the National Research Institute. In 2016, PNG NRI PNG NRI launched plans for the PNG Knowledge Hub, a precinct which brings together a community of organisations, leaders, researchers, consultants, academics, government and the private sector to confront the development challenges faced by PNG.