A Pre-election Report and Advisory on Violence in Nigeria's 2015 General Elections
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 32,45 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Elections
ISBN :
Elections and Electoral Violence in Nigeria
Author : Kelechi Johnmary Ani
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,81 MB
Release : 2021-11-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 981164652X
Book Description
This book interrogates the nature of elections and election violence in the African countries. It traces the causes of the governance menace to multiple factors that are not limited to poverty, unemployment, and media. The book documents how election violence cripples the nation-building process across many African countries. Consequently, it reveals that states have lost their manifest destiny of national transformation in Africa because they cannot guarantee that legitimate candidates, who should win elections, due to the widespread manipulation of violence at all levels of electoral engineering. The chapters rely on the cases and changing dynamics of elections and electoral violence in the different Nigerian states. It traces the origins of elections, the nature and patterns of a number of past elections as well as the roles of youth, judiciary, electoral umpire, social media, and gender on the changing nature of elections in Nigeria.
Governance and Leadership Institutions in Nigeria
Author : Ernest Toochi Aniche
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 42,18 MB
Release : 2020-11-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1000258114
Book Description
This book examines how modern Nigerian political institutions have grappled with the resurgence of traditional institutions of political leadership in the post-colonial era. The contributors examine the role and nature of traditional governance institutions in West Africa from pre-colonial times to the post-colonial era. Part I considers a range of traditional institutions including monarchies, Islamic institutions and the role of culture and arts such as masking and music in traditional leadership. Part II focuses on modern governance institutions, elites, political action, arts, and democracy in post-colonial Nigeria. Part III examines democratic institutions and processes in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, covering issues such as electoral reforms, women’s political participation, and democratic citizenship. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of African politics, governance, and democratization.
Strengthening Electoral Integrity
Author : Pippa Norris
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 22,92 MB
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1108508766
Book Description
Today a general mood of pessimism surrounds Western efforts to strengthen elections and democracy abroad. If elections are often deeply flawed or even broken in many countries around the world, can anything be done to fix them? To counter the prevailing ethos, Pippa Norris presents new evidence for why programs of international electoral assistance work. She evaluates the effectiveness of several practical remedies, including efforts designed to reform electoral laws, strengthen women's representation, build effective electoral management bodies, promote balanced campaign communications, regulate political money, and improve voter registration. Pippa Norris argues that it would be a tragedy to undermine progress by withdrawing from international engagement. Instead, the international community needs to learn the lessons of what works best to strengthen electoral integrity, to focus activities and resources upon the most effective programs, and to innovate after a quarter century of efforts to strengthen electoral integrity.
Silencing Citizens
Author : Andrew Cesare Miller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 23,53 MB
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1009354485
Book Description
This book explains how criminal groups constrain cooperation with police, and what can be done about it.
Securing the Vote
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 46,72 MB
Release : 2018-09-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 030947647X
Book Description
During the 2016 presidential election, America's election infrastructure was targeted by actors sponsored by the Russian government. Securing the Vote: Protecting American Democracy examines the challenges arising out of the 2016 federal election, assesses current technology and standards for voting, and recommends steps that the federal government, state and local governments, election administrators, and vendors of voting technology should take to improve the security of election infrastructure. In doing so, the report provides a vision of voting that is more secure, accessible, reliable, and verifiable.
Electoral Management Design
Author : Alan Wall
Publisher :
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 30,56 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN :
Book Description
Building trust and professionalism in the management of electoral processes remains a major challenge for Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs), institutions and/or bodies responsible for managing elections. The 'credibility gap' - the diminished public confidence in the integrity and diligence for many electoral institutions and their activities - is a common problem for EMBs around the world. Many EMBs face basic design questions as they seek to work better: how should EMBs be structured to ensure that they can act independently? How do EMBs relate to stakeholders such as the media, political parties and donors? How can EMBs evaluate their performance and use experience to build sustainable elections? "The Electoral Management Design Handbook" is written for electoral administrators, electoral administration designers and other practitioners involved in building professional, sustainable and cost-effective electoral administrations which can deliver legitimate and credible free and fair elections. It is a comparative study that shares best practices and know-how from around the world on financing, structuring and evaluation of Electoral Management Bodies
Introducing Biometric Technology in Elections
Author : Peter Wolf
Publisher : International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 38,32 MB
Release : 2017-06-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9176712052
Book Description
A credible voter register gives legitimacy to the electoral process and helps prevent electoral fraud. However, voter registration remains a complex and contested task. It is one of the most important activities that an electoral management body needs to conduct, but it is also one of the most costly in terms of both time and resources. Many countries that face challenges in creating an accurate voter register are considering reforming their voter registration systems through the introduction of biometric technologies. The drive towards biometrics has been facilitated by its largely apolitical nature. Investing in high-tech solutions allows stakeholders to demonstrate their commitment to resolving electoral problems. At the same time, expectations on biometric solutions may be exaggerated. This guide provides an overview of key concepts and considerations for all stakeholders involved in discussions about the application of biometrics in elections, both for voter registration before an election and for voter verification at polling stations on election day.
Perspectives on the 2003 Elections in Nigeria
Author : Isaac Olawale Albert
Publisher :
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 13,87 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Elections
ISBN :
Book Description
Cybersecurity in Elections
Author : Sam van der Staak
Publisher : International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 36,43 MB
Release : 2019-07-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9176712559
Book Description
Information and communication technologies are increasingly prevalent in electoral management and democratic processes, even for countries without any form of electronic voting. These technologies offer numerous new opportunities, but also new threats. Cybersecurity is currently one of the greatest electoral challenges. It involves a broad range of actors, including electoral management bodies, cybersecurity expert bodies and security agencies. Many countries have found that interagency collaboration is essential for defending elections against digital threats. In recent years significant advances have been made in organizing such collaboration at the domestic and international levels. This guide tracks how countries are making progress on improving cybersecurity in elections. Based on an extensive collection of 20 case studies from all over the world, it provides lessons for those wanting to strengthen their defences against cyberattacks.
