The alterations we need in our Election Commission
Elections are of paramount importance to a country’s quality of democratic governance.
2m ago
How to build trust in EVMs and the electoral system
As per statistics of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, out of 178 countries of the world where elections are held, e-voting is currently being used, partially or wholly, in the national elections of only 28 countries.
2y ago
How the EC can conduct credible elections
The 13th Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal, assumed office at a time when election credibility in Bangladesh is under question.
2y ago
Covid-19, constitutional crisis and rise of authoritarianism
Like all other sectors and spheres of activity, elections and democracy have become the victims of Covid-19 since its outbreak earlier this year.
4y ago
Election Oversight in India: Some lessons to be learned
On March 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases on April 11, 18, 23, 29, and
5y ago
For a stronger democracy
The UN Resolution 347180 (1979) states that “the peace and welfare of the world require maximum participation of women on equal terms with men in all fields.”
6y ago
Option for “no votes” and credible elections
The term “no votes” is defined as the “option to choose not to vote for any political candidate in an election”.
7y ago
If we really want genuinely free and fair elections. . .
We need an EC which is truly independent from all aspects; this independence does not only mean structural independence, but operational and financial independence along with individual independence of the election commissioners.
8y ago
September 1, 2024
The alterations we need in our Election Commission
Elections are of paramount importance to a country’s quality of democratic governance.
June 26, 2022
How to build trust in EVMs and the electoral system
As per statistics of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, out of 178 countries of the world where elections are held, e-voting is currently being used, partially or wholly, in the national elections of only 28 countries.
March 24, 2022
How the EC can conduct credible elections
The 13th Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal, assumed office at a time when election credibility in Bangladesh is under question.
July 24, 2020
Covid-19, constitutional crisis and rise of authoritarianism
Like all other sectors and spheres of activity, elections and democracy have become the victims of Covid-19 since its outbreak earlier this year.
April 20, 2019
Election Oversight in India: Some lessons to be learned
On March 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases on April 11, 18, 23, 29, and
March 11, 2018
For a stronger democracy
The UN Resolution 347180 (1979) states that “the peace and welfare of the world require maximum participation of women on equal terms with men in all fields.”
October 28, 2017
Option for “no votes” and credible elections
The term “no votes” is defined as the “option to choose not to vote for any political candidate in an election”.
June 15, 2016
If we really want genuinely free and fair elections. . .
We need an EC which is truly independent from all aspects; this independence does not only mean structural independence, but operational and financial independence along with individual independence of the election commissioners.
January 3, 2016
How they could have been
The municipal elections held on December 30 in 234 municipalities are considered neither 'credible' nor 'unacceptable' by any observer
August 18, 2015
Credible Elections and 'Caretaker' Government
On July 26, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia said 'a caretaker government is not a must for holding national election, but it has to be held under a neutral government, no matter what its name is'.
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