ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Philippines: Comelec: We can't do anything more about dead voters, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses the exclusion of illegal registrants in the voter’s list for the 2010 Philippines national elections.

Philippines: Media role in voter education transcends polls, Business Mirror (2010).

This article discusses the role of the press in raising citizens’ participation.

Philippines: Comelec to create watchlist vs multiple registrants, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses plan by Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) to create watchlist to prevent suspected multiple registrants from voting more than once in 2010 National elections.

Philippines: Low turnout seen for local absentee voting, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the 1,000 voters who have registered as local absentee voters for the 2010 National elections, the deadline for registration is March 7, 2010.

Philippines: Comelec eyes regulating campaign cash donations, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses regulations for campaign cash donations in connection of candidates who are getting financial support from drug lords in 2010 Philippines National elections.

Philippines: Voting precincts to be set up in jails, Malaya (2010).

This article discusses the creation of special polling station in jail for inmates to vote in the 2010 Philippines’ National elections.

Young take little interest in Burma poll, Bangkok Post (2010).

This article discusses the response of young people towards the 2010 elections in Myanmar.

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Shadowy campaign financing will mire Iraq's democratic elections, Open Democracy (2010)

This article focuses on the resources of financing and propaganda campaigns in the Iraqi elections 2010.

Togo opposition claims 'irregularities' in poll, BBC (2010)

Widespread irregularities in the election of a new president were claimed by the main opposition party in Togo that took place on 4 March 2010. It was the first time to have an independent electoral commission, which said that it would take 72 hours to announce the results.

US voting machine makers' merger nears approval-WSJ, Reuters (2010)

The Justice Department is about to sign off on the merger of the two largest U.S. makers of voting machines and this will require the combined company to divest a key electronic voting system, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Italy PM moves to deal with pre-election chaos, Reuters (2010)

In a response to setbacks which left his coalition in chaos and could affect its showing in this month's Italian regional elections, the Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is likely to hold an emergency cabinet meeting.

ICC prosecutor: Leaders fueled Kenya violence, Reuters (2010)

Kenyan political leaders organized and financed post-election attacks against civilians in 2008, the International Criminal Court's prosecutor told judges, as they consider whether to launch an investigation.

Democracy in Development - global consultations on the EU’s role in democracy building (2010)

The European Union seeks to be a major player in the area of democracy building throughout the world. How can the EU improve its policies, its approach and its engagement with partners in this area? International IDEA asked these questions in a series of global consultations. The results revealed gaps between the EU’s objectives and the perceptions of its partners. To address the gaps, four key areas to strengthen the EU’s policies and actions are proposed.

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Professor warns Jamaicans to watch out for breaches of Political Code of Conduct, Jamaica Observer (2011)

As the election campaigning intensifies, University of the West Indies Professor Trevor Munroe has offered a timely reminder that political interests need to keep their behaviour in line with the Political Code of Conduct inked by leaders of the two major political parties some years ago.

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US seeks to lock in 2014 Fiji election date, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

The United States has said that it wanted to ensure that Fiji's interim government would keep its commitment to hold elections by 2014.

Jordan: Website of the Parliamentary Elections 2010 (Arabic only)

This website covers all news, activities and laws related to the Jordanian Parliamentary Elections 2010 (Available only in Arabic)