Iraq

Iraq: Postpone Iraq’s Elections (2005)

An article on the January 2005 issue of the "Foreign Policy In Focus" by Anas Shallal, the founder of Iraqi Americans for Peaceful Alternatives.

Iraq: Increasing Women’s Representation in Iraq - What strategies would work best?

This paper by Pippa Norris (Harvard University, prepared for the National Endowment for Democracy) examines possible strategies for increasing women’s representation in Iraq (February 2004)

Iraq: Terms of Reference for EU Election Support Project

A copy of the Terms of Reference for the support mission to the Iraqi elections of the European Commission, in joint management with the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Iraq: The Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq (CPA Order 92)

This document is the Order Number 92 of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq which establishes the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq (IECI), its mandate, composition and functions.

Iraq: Political Parties and Entities Law (CPA Order 97)

Order Number 97 of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA)in Iraq forms part of the legal framework for the 2005 National Assembly elections by regulating the development of political entities across the country.

Iraq: Setbacks, Advances, Prospects

A paper by Adeed Dawisha

Iraq: DFID’s reconstruction newsletter

The November 2004 issue of the monthly newsletter of Department for International Development (DFID) on reconstruction news in Iraq, with a section containing useful information and facts on the 2005 National Assembly elections in Iraq.

Iraqi Constitution (2005)

This document features the amended Constitution of Iraq. It is consisting of 144 article, and translated from Arabic by the United Nation's Office for Constitutional Support, and the translation was approved by the Iraqi government. It was published in the official Iraqi Gazette No. 4012 in 28 Dec 2005.

Iraq: Rules of Ethics (IECI)

This code of ethics has been developed by the IECI in consequence of the requirement in CPA Order 92 and in the interests of establishing the independence of the IECI and the neutrality and professionalism of its members.

Iraq: Rules of Procedure of the Board of Commissioners (IECI Regulation 01/2004)

This regulation issued by the "Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq" (IECI) of Iraq elaborates on the legal framework already in place, and is issued by the IECI in consequence of the authorizations given in the TAL and in CPA Orders 92, 96 and 97.

Iraq: Voter Registration Regulations (IECI Reg 02/04)

This regulation sets voter registration procedures elaborating on the legal framework already in place, and it is issued by the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq (IECI) in accordance with Orders 92 and 96.

Iraq: The Imperatives of Elections on Schedule

A paper examining the situation leading to 2005 elections in Iraq and their possible timing. Written by Nimrod Raphaeli, Senior Analyst of the the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) - December 2004.

Iraq: Country Report

A comprehensive Country Report on Iraq published in October 2004 by the Country Information & Policy Unit - Immigration & Nationality Directorate of the Home Office in the United Kingdom. Among other aspects, it covers the electoral and political systems in this country.

Iraq: Electoral Fact Sheet

This electoral fact sheet was prepared by the Electoral Assistance Division of the United Nations. It provides a wealth of useful information on the 2005 electoral process in this country.

Iraq: Factsheet on 2005 Elections

A factsheet covering the 2005 National Assembly Elections in Iraq released by CAABU, containing general information and useful links (2004)

Iraq: Overseas Voter ID Card

In the image an Iraqi voter displays the voter ID card issued by IOM for the out-of-country voter registration operation.

Iraq: Voter Education Poster (2005) OCV

A poster for the out-of-country 2005 national assembly elections in Iraq, produced by the International Organization for Migrations (IOM).

Iraq: Voter Education Poster (2005)

A poster to motivate Baghdad's voters to participate in the 2005 national assembly elections.

Iraq: Voter Education Poster (2005) 2

An election day poster displayed in Baghdad

Iraq: Voter Education Poster (2005) 3

A large street advertisement urging Iraqi voters to participate in the 2005 National Assembly elections

Iraq: Voter Education Poster (2004) 1

An image of voter education posters displayed in Baghdad

Iraq: Considerations for Electoral System for Iraq's Transitional Period

This paper edited by Sama Hadad for the Iraqi Prospect Organization (IPO) examines the electoral system adopted for Iraq’s transition period, providing a set of recommendations.

Iraq: Establishing a Stable Democratic Constitutional Structure in Iraq

This paper by the Public International Law & Policy Group and the Century Foundation aims at helping to navigate among the complexities of the constitution building process in Iraq by providing analysis and recommendations to achieve both stability and democracy (May 2003).

Iraq: IDEA - Key Options in Iraq's Democratisation Process

The present document consists of three different policy briefings on constitution-building processes, electoral system design and political parties in divided societies from International IDEA.

Iraq: IDEA - Key Options in Iraq's Democratisation Process (Arabic)

The present document consists of three different policy briefings on constitution-building processes, electoral system design and political parties in divided societies from International IDEA.

Iraq: Political Dynamics in Advance of Parliamentary Elections (2005)

The paper "Iraq: Political Dynamics in Advance of Parliamentary Elections" by Zaineb Naji and Daud Salman for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Iraq: Contestants for January 2005 Transitional National Assembly elections

The list of candidates running for the 2005 National Assembly elections as issued by the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq (IECI).

Iraq: IECI Code of Conduct for Electoral Observers

This file is the Code of Conduct for Electoral Observers developed by the Independent Electoral Commission of IRAQ (IECI) for the January 2005 National Assembly elections

Iraq: Can Iraq Be Democratic?

A paper written by Patrick Basham for Policy Analisys in January 2005 on the prospects for a democratic Iraq.

Iraq: The Right Road to Sovereignty in Iraq

Marina Ottaway and Thomas Carothers (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) examine the situation preceeding the 2005 elections, with the pressure from the US administration that made elections a requisite for Iraqi sovereignty. They illustrate the dangers of an extremely accelerated electoral timetable, of early elections in postconflict situations that can produce unstable results and favor radical groups over still-emergent moderate forces.

Iraq: The Mother of all Elections

A paper by by Bartle Bull, for "The Prospect" Issue 107, on the 2005 elections in Iraq.

Iraq: Democracy and Ethno-Religious Conflict in Iraq

The paper by Andreas Wimmer, UCLA was presented at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, Stanford University on May 2003 (© A. Wimmer).

Iraq: Women Quotas in Iraq

A brief document from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) examining the quota system adopted for the 2005 National Assembly elections in Iraq.

Iraq: IMIE Assessment Team - Final Report (2006)

This report describes the mandate and work of the International Mission for Iraqi Elections (IMIE) Assessment Team, and presents its observations and recommendations.