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What are the approximate proportions (%) of total election expenditure for the last national elections devoted to the following?
Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Andorra Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Antigua and Barbuda Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Albania Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Armenia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Angola Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Australia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Aruba Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Bosnia and Herzegovina Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Barbados Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Bangladesh Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Burkina Faso Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Bulgaria Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Burundi Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Benin Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Bolivia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Brazil Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Bahamas Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Botswana Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 10%
Election Management Body administration 58%
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 99%
Security 8%
Official funding of parties and candidates NIL
Voter education 94%
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 58%
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs NIL
Polling operations 58%
Vote tabulation Not Clear
Other
Belarus Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Belize Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Canada Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 24%
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates 12%
Voter education 9%
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations 17%
Vote tabulation
Other 38%
Congo (Brazzaville) Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Côte d'Ivoire Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Cook Islands Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Chile Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 30%
Election Management Body administration 10%
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 30%
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 30%
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Colombia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Costa Rica Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other *
Cuba Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Cape Verde Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Germany Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Djibouti Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Dominica Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other *
Dominican Republic Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Ecuador Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Estonia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Egypt Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Eritrea Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Ethiopia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Finland Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Fiji Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Micronesia, Federated States of Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Gabon Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Grenada Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
French Guiana Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Gambia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Guinea Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Guadeloupe Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Guatemala Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Guam Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Guinea-Bissau Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Hong Kong Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Honduras Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Haiti Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Hungary Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 10,7 %
Election Management Body administration 32,44%
Staff/Equipment/Supplies included in the previous point
Security 8,56 %
Official funding of parties and candidates 2,6%
Voter education 4,36%
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 10,9%
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations 15,48%
Vote tabulation 13,21%
Other 1,75%
Indonesia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Israel Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Iraq Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Iran, Islamic Republic of Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Iceland Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration 40% (materials included)
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations 60% (including Vote tabulation)
Vote tabulation 60% (including polling operations)
Other
Jamaica Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Jordan Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Japan Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Kenya Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Cambodia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 25%
Election Management Body administration 20%
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 18%
Security 0%
Official funding of parties and candidates 0%
Voter education 5%
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 7%
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs 2%
Polling operations 18%
Vote tabulation 2%
Other 5%
Kiribati No official information provided.
Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Comoros Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Korea, Republic of Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security 1%
Official funding of parties and candidates 34%
Voter education 1%
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs 1%
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other 73%
Kazakhstan Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Lao People's Democratic Republic Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Lebanon Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Saint Lucia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other *
Liechtenstein Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Sri Lanka Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Liberia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Lesotho Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 53%
Election Management Body administration 15%
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 0,08%
Security 0,4%
Official funding of parties and candidates 0%
Voter education 25%
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 10%
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs 0,2%
Polling operations 20%
Vote tabulation 0,02%
Other
Lithuania Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Latvia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 57%
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 43%
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Moldova, Republic of Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Madagascar Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Mali Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Mongolia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Martinique Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Mauritania Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Malta Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Mauritius Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Malawi Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Malaysia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Mozambique Voter registration and preparation of voter lists Please see below
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Namibia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
New Caledonia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Niger Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Nigeria Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Nicaragua Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Netherlands Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Norway Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Niue Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
New Zealand Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Panama Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Peru Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
French Polynesia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Papua New Guinea Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Philippines Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Pakistan Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Poland Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 5,5 %
Election Management Body administration 17,7 %
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 63,4 %
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation 8,6 %
Other 4,8 %
Puerto Rico Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 5%
Election Management Body administration 15%
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 20%
Security 5%
Official funding of parties and candidates 15%
Voter education 20%
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 10%
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs 3%
Polling operations 2%
Vote tabulation 5%
Other
Palestine Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Palau Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Paraguay Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Réunion Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Russian Federation Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Rwanda Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Solomon Islands Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Seychelles Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Singapore Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Saint Helena Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Slovenia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Slovakia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Sierra Leone Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
San Marino Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Senegal Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Suriname Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Sao Tome and Principe Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
El Salvador Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 20%
Election Management Body administration 15%
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 20%
Security 5%
Official funding of parties and candidates 10%
Voter education 10%
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 5%
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs 2%
Polling operations 3%
Vote tabulation 5%
Other 5%
Swaziland Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Chad Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Togo Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Thailand Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Tajikistan Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Timor-Leste Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Tonga Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Trinidad and Tobago Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Taiwan Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Tanzania, United Republic of Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Ukraine Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
United States of America Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Uruguay Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Uzbekistan Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Venezuela Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Viet Nam Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
no data found
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Vanuatu Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Wallis and Futuna Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Samoa Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
South Africa Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 8,2%
Election Management Body administration 11,6%
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 8,3%
Security 0,8%
Official funding of parties and candidates 7,2%
Voter education 15,8%
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 28,1%, result verification
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs 0,1%
Polling operations 17,6%
Vote tabulation 2,4%
Other
Zambia Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Election Management Body administration
Staff/Equipment/Supplies
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations
Vote tabulation
Other
Zimbabwe Voter registration and preparation of voter lists
Zanzibar Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 57.66%
Election Management Body administration 10.22%
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 10.22%
Security
Official funding of parties and candidates
Voter education 10%
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 5.12%
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs
Polling operations 6.97%
Vote tabulation
Other
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