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Guyana General and Regional Elections, 19 March 2001   Series name: Election Observer Group Reports Size: A4 (297 mm x 210 mm) ISSN: Categories: Election Law and Observer Group Reports ISBN No: 978-0-85092-684-2 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 01-2001 Number of Pages: 68 Status: In stock Price: £ 9.95    [Currency converter]   Download a PDF with additional information for this publication Description These Election Reports are the observations, conclusions and recommendations of Commonwealth Observer Groups. The Secretary-General constitutes these observer missions at the request of governments and with the agreement of all significant political parties. At the end of a mission, a report is submitted to the Secretary-General, who makes it available to the government of the country in question, the political parties concerned and to all Commonwealth governments. The report eventually becomes a public document. Contents Map of Guyana Letter of Transmittal   Introduction Invitation Terms of Reference Activities of the Group   Chapter 1: Political Background Historical Overview Recent Elections Political Developments 1998-2001 Political Parties   Chapter 2: The Electoral Framework and Preparations for the Elections The Constitution Election Laws and Regulations Elections Commission Electoral System Voter Registration National Identification Card Process Voter Education Selection and Training of Officials Materials Nominations Observers Issues Prior to the Poll   Chapter 3: The Campaign and the Media Campaign Issues Violence Presidential Debates The Role of the Media Code of Conduct and Media Monitoring The Print Media Television and Radio The Talk Shows Political Advertising Opinion Polls Impact of the Media   Chapter 4: Poll, Count and Results Process Introduction Disciplined Forces Voting – 12 March 2001 Voting – 19 March 2001 The Counting of Votes The Results Process Observers   Conclusions and Recommendations   Acknowledgements   Annex I: Composition of the Commonwealth Observer Group Annex II: Arrival Statement, 12 March 2001 Annex III: Schedule of Engagements Annex IV: Deployment of Commonwealth Observers Annex V: Observation Notes and Check List for Polling Station Visits Annex VI: Interim Statement, 20 March 2001 Annex VII: Departure Statement, 24 March 2001 Annex VIII: Media Code of Conduct Annex IX: Code of Conduct for Political Parties Annex X: Party Newspaper Advertisements Annex XI: Elections Commission Voter Information Annex XII: Information from Domestic Election Observers