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  • Handbook on Observing and Promoting the Electoral Participation of Persons with Disabilities
    While the participation of persons with disabilities has already long been included in the general ODIHR election observation methodology, this handbook aims to establish a more systematic and comprehensive approach to this important topic. It provides information and a framework to assist ODIHR observers in assessing the participation of persons with disabilities, as part of the overall observation of an electoral process. The handbook may also be useful to a wider audience interested in the topic, including electoral management bodies, political parties, civil society organizations (CSOs) and international organizations. This resource has been developed on the basis of extra-budgetary contributions by OSCE participating States, as part of ODIHR’s continued efforts to improve its election observation methodology and to further increase the professionalism of those involved in the Office’s observation activities.
    Guide / manual / handbook
    12 September 2017
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  • Guidelines for Public Security Providers in Elections
    These guidelines are intended as a reference document for the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) to observe and assess the framework for and conduct of public security providers over the course of an election. They may also benefit other organizations engaged in election observation seeking guidance on how to assess these issues. In addition, these guidelines may serve as a reference for the authorities, including those who legislate on electoral security and for public security providers in the context of an election.
    Guide / manual / handbook
    12 September 2017
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  • Handbook on the Follow-up of Electoral Recommendations
    This handbook sets out ODIHR’s approach and practices in assisting participating States in the follow-up of electoral recommendations. While ODIHR has conducted follow-up activities for several years, this handbook aims to establish a more systematic approach that provides clarity and consistency and promotes greater attention to the implementation of recommendations. It has been developed on the basis of generous extra-budgetary contributions as part of ODIHR’s continued effort to improve its methodology and to increase professionalism in election observation activities. The handbook is primarily intended for actors in OSCE participating States addressing ODIHR’s electoral recommendations, but it will also be of use to those following up on recommendations outside the OSCE region.
    Guide / manual / handbook
    6 June 2016
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  • Handbook for the Observation of Campaign Finance
    The purpose of this handbook is to provide better guidance to ODIHR election observation missions and teams on how to approach campaign finance as part of the overall observation of an election. While ODIHR has included campaign finance in its general observation methodology, this handbook aims to establish a more systematic and comprehensive approach to observing this important part of the election process. It has been developed on the basis of extra-budgetary contributions as part of ODIHR’s continued effort to improve its methodology and to increase professionalism in the observation of certain specialized aspects of elections.
    Guide / manual / handbook
    21 January 2015
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  • Handbook On Observing and Promoting the Participation of National Minorities in Electoral Processes
    The present publication builds on the Guidelines to Assist National Minority Participation in the Electoral Process by including new material on the development of international standards and good practice in the field of promoting the participation of national minorities in electoral processes.
    Guide / manual / handbook
    22 September 2014
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  • Election Observation Handbook: Sixth Edition
    The sixth edition of ODIHR's Election Observation Handbook.
    Guide / manual / handbook
    11 June 2010
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  • Handbook for Long-Term Election Observers
    A guide for long-term election observers on ODIHR election observation missions.
    Guide / manual / handbook
    20 April 2007
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  • Handbook for Monitoring Women's Participation in Elections
    The guidance provided in this handbook is intended to ensure that as each Election Observation Mission draws conclusions on the extent to which an election process meets OSCE commitments and reflects universal principles, it takes fully into account how the election process affects both women and men.
    Guide / manual / handbook
    13 July 2004
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