Search
Region
Country
Type
Nepal became a federal democratic republic following the Interim Constitution drafted in 2007, after a decade-long power struggle between the monarchy, political parties and the Maoist insurgents. Nepal's Election Commission has decentralized carrying out its election activities, with each district and province election office having the power to manage resources for the election in its respective area.
La polarización tóxica amenaza a varias democracias en el mundo. En diversas sociedades se enfrentan extremos políticos que desconfían uno del otro y se presentan sin posibilidades de entendimiento.
The Summit for Democracy is an initiative headed by the United States Government to discuss how to advance the Summit’s three broad themes: strengthening democracy and defending against authoritarianism; addressing and fighting corruption; and advancing respect for human rights.
International IDEA’s Annual Review of Constitution-Building series provides a retrospective account of constitutional transitions around the world, the issues that drive them, and their implications for national and international politics.
When elections take place in countries transitioning from authoritarianism to democracy, from deep political crises to stability, or from war to peace, their significance is greater than usual.
Nuestra vos persiste es un intento por develar aquello que la historia oficial ha ocultado sobre cómo se vive el género y la sexualidad en el Perú.
Gender equality is a cornerstone of a democratic and just society, and International IDEA is committed to supporting democratic processes that empower women.
The constitution-building process provides an extraordinary opportunity for women and gender equality advocates to participate in the framing of democratic institutions.
In 2006, leaders in Nepal came together to sign the Comprehensive Peace Accord, signalling the end of the 10-year armed conflict.
In 2008–12, the first Constitutional Assembly (CA) made remarkable progress in drafting a constitution. However, when the tenure of the first CA ended, key issues remained unresolved, and the constitution could not be finalized.
This publication provides a brief overview of the peace and constitution-building processes in Nepal, starting with the end of decade-long People’s War in 2006 to promulgation of the constitution in 2015. It describes the incredible gains made by national actors over the years and the important supportive role played by the international community.
This report outlines some of the major disagreements that have arisen during the constitution-building process in Nepal, at times severely threatening the peace process.
It also shows that bringing together opposing groups and finding common ground among them is possible.
Many people in Nepal see federalism as a way to empower communities and regions marginalised by the centralization of power, and to acknowledge and further promote the country’s religious, linguistic and ethnic diversity.
Understanding federalism and discussing its key issues and options are at the core of the current constitution making debate.
El presente libro busca aportar al debate público en torno la participación electoral de los pueblos indígenas, su recorrido histórico y los procesos recientes, centrándose en la aplicación de la llamada cuota nativa, su efectividad y alternativas de mejora.
La diversidad de enfoques caracteriza este trabajo, combinando entradas conceptuales y jurídicas con miradas históricas y políticas.
En los últimos diez años, la economía peruana ha crecido a las mayores tasas de la región, ha logrado reducir de forma importante los niveles de pobreza y también los niveles de desigualdad. Este panorama sin duda positivo, contrasta con un malestar ciudadano, el más generalizado y persistente de la región, con el funcionamiento de la economía y con el desempeño de la democracia en el país.
The election of 197 women to the Constituent Assembly (CA) of Nepal in 2008 was a historic achievement and raised hopes with regard to ensuring gender equality in the constitution-building process.
The elected women comprised almost 33 per cent of the 601 members and included former politicians, women activists, professionals, former combatants and war widows.
Entre mayo y junio de 2008, el Instituto Internacional para la Democracia y la Asistencia Electoral (International IDEA) organizo un seminario en el que se trato de recuperar para la agenda política peruana algunas de las principales líneas de pensamiento que han alimentado y avivado la política del país durante el siglo XX: el pensamiento social cristiano, los socialismos, los nacionalismos, el pensamiento de Haya de la Torre, el pensamiento de Fernando Belaunde Terry, perspectivas d
This Discussion Paper is directed at the non-specialist member of the public who has the opportunity to comment on a draft constitution proposed for adoption in their country.
It assumes that it is probably worthwhile to take the trouble to respond and it suggests why and how you as a citizen might respond. It will be especially useful to previously marginalized sections of society and their members, with special emphasis on women.
The Women and Constitution-Building Initiative in Nepal was initiated in June 2008 in the spirit of a newly formed Constitution Assembly which saw the election of a high percentage of women.