This guide aims to assist leaders of political parties and civic organizations, legislative drafters, electoral authorities, journalists and representatives of international organizations in the development of election laws and legal frameworks for democratic elections. Developed primarily for use by domestic constituencies interested in promoting electoral integrity, the guide can also be used by the international community in assessing electoral laws and promoting democratic elections.
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- Legal Frameworks Guide – Full Version – English
- Legal Frameworks Guide Sections 1-3 (English)
- Legal Frameworks Guide Section 4 - Checklist (English)
- Legal Frameworks Guide – Part 1 – English
- Legal Frameworks Guide – Part 2 – English
- Legal Frameworks Guide – Part 3 – English
- Legal Frameworks Guide – Part 4 – English
- Legal Frameworks Guide – Part 5 – English
- Legal Frameworks Guide – Part 6 – English
- Legal Frameworks Guide Appendices (English)
- Legal Frameworks Guide - Full Version (بالعربية)
- Legal Frameworks Guide - Full Version (francais)
- Legal Frameworks Guide - Full Version (Burmese)