“An election, to be inclusive, must cover all categories of the population and ensure all measures are taken to enable every eligible voter to vote†SY Quraishi, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India Managing general elections in India is an epic endeavor. 1.3 billion Indians embody the world’s second-most populous country and the global largest democracy. ...
Afghanistan Afghanistan’s presidential elections were scheduled for April 2019, but they are now being postponed for at least a few months to address technical problems evident in recent parliamentary elections. There is also the consideration that the Taliban, who have a presence in 70% of Afghanistan, might reject peace negotiations if elections were held before a deal ...
Promoting the participation of women in politics must be a priority for all election management bodies. As the legendary American civil rights leader, Susan B. Anthony stated, “There never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers.†Women should be encouraged to participate in politics as voters, candidates, officials, ...
Although Turkmenistan is recognized internationally as a repressive and authoritarian regime, citizens are scheduled to head to the polls on March 25 to elect 125 five seats in the Turkmenistan Parliament Meljis. According to the 2017 World Report published by Human Rights Watch, “Turkmenistan is among the world’s most repressive and closed countries, where the president ...
Nepalese voters are set to vote for federal and provincial members of parliaments in a two-phase elections set for November 26 and December 7. Local and foreign observers are closely watching the polls which they regard as the final step in the long and tumultuous process of implementing the country’s new constitution. While as many as ...
While largely underreported, well-run elections can significantly impact the economy of a country. Credible results that are acceptable to the general public have the effect of immediately dousing whatever political heat generated by the campaign and allowing for a peaceful transfer of power. Â This dispels any cloud of uncertainty and fosters a stable political climate which ...