2013-2016 Asia Election Calendar

June 14th, 2013

 2013 – 2016 Election Calendar in Asia Find consolidated information about upcoming elections in Asia. The file here has a variety of information such as election dates, electoral systems, etc. Download the full file by clicking here Or view the file embedded in the page below:    

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Announcing 2014-2015 NED Democracy Fellowships

June 6th, 2013

    The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2014-2015 fellowship year.  Please help us ensure that our program becomes known to activists, journalists, and scholars in your field by: forwarding this announcement to eligible individuals or networks; connecting with NED and the International Forum on Facebook and Twitter (@NEDemocracy and @ThinkDemocracy); and sharing or [...]

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Papua Gubernatorial Election 2013

June 3rd, 2013

Study Mission Report The 2013 Papua gubernatorial election featured some unique aspects. It was conducted through a series of political compromises and continued the use of the traditional noken balloting system. In the following pages, ANFREL addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the electoral process but, on the whole, concludes that the election was a [...]

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ANFREL Calls on Election Commission of Pakistan for Greater Transparency on Pressing Electoral Matters

June 3rd, 2013

Download Full Statement as a PDF here For Immediate Release: ANFREL Calls on Election Commission of Pakistan for Greater Transparency on Pressing Electoral Matters BANGKOK, 03 June 2013  – The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL), a regional network based organization of 21 civil society groups from across Asia, views with great concern intimidation of [...]

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ANFREL attends GNDEM meeting in Beirut held in April 2013

May 30th, 2013

Setting the future course for Citizens’ Election Observation: 1st Implementation meeting of the Declaration of Global Principles In pursuant of its commitment the Declaration of Global Principles for Nonpartisan Election Observation and Monitoring by Citizen Organizations, ANFREL-Foundation participated in the first implementation meeting of the Declaration, which was held in Beirut from April 24 to [...]

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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE-ASIAN NETWORK FOR FREE ELECTIONS INTERNATIONAL ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO PAKISTAN

May 13th, 2013

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE-ASIAN NETWORK FOR FREE ELECTIONS INTERNATIONAL ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO PAKISTAN Islamabad, Pakistan May 13, 2013 OVERVIEW This preliminary statement is offered by the joint election observation mission of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL). The mission consists of 48 observers from [...]

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The National Citizens Movement for Free Elections(NAMFREL) Hails Filipinos For Exercising Their Right to Vote and for a Generally Peaceful Election

May 13th, 2013

Read the full statement of NAMFREL, one of ANFREL’s members in the Philippines, on the 13 May mid-term elections in the Philippines. Download it here or read it embedded below…  

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Local Observers Note Irregularities in Pakistan Elections

May 13th, 2013

National Observers Note Irregularities in Pakistan Elections     ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Election Commission on Sunday endorsed the country’s landmark elections that will see the first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power via the ballot box in the country’s history. It declared the country’s elections for a new national assembly and government leadership as “largely free and fair.” [...]

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Malaysia GE13: Serious Concerns About May 5th Election Require Sincere Investigation and Reform

May 7th, 2013

  Malaysia GE13: Serious Concerns Require Investigation and Reform   The 5th May 2012 general election in Malaysia, the country’s 13th, had an encouraging record turnout of 80 percent of eligible voters exercising their franchise and the election day processes of polling and counting were generally peaceful. But taking both of those things into account, [...]

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