A failed constitutional process, or one that leaves major divisions, can imperil the electoral phase.

Electoral process

(a) To provide support for the transition and its institutions, in order to permit the restoration of political and economic stability and the progressive strengthening of State structures throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo in accordance with their obligations under the Transitional Constitution, and for the smooth functioning of the electoral process

Ireland will contribute to support for the electoral process there.

During the electoral period, the Office of Public Information would, in close cooperation with the Electoral Assistance Division, significantly expand its coverage of the electoral process.

The independent expert expresses his appreciation for the exemplary and successful completion of the election process.

The launching of the electoral process and the national dialogue is a welcome development.

The presence of independent international observers was proof of the transparency of the electoral process.

An expanded United Nations electoral assistance team has been deployed to Baghdad and Amman to support the Commission in implementing the electoral process.

And now the Tunisians inside and outside Tunisia are busy with electing members of an assembly that will appoint a new government and then write a new constitution.

Discussions are currently under way on certain practical issues concerning the implementation of the second phase.

The practical stage of the programme has been in operation since 30 December 2002.

Noting the continuation of the conduct of the constitutional and electoral reform review process in the Territory,

(k) To register independent opposition political parties and allow them to participate in the electoral process

Citizens conduct the ultimate assessment, of course, through the electoral process.

I would like to particularly emphasize the issue of funding of the electoral process.

Ivory Coast was the organization, planning, training, and deployment phase of the operation.

The current prime minister Nouri Al Maliki claimed that there were frauds in the electoral process.

The media actively participated in the monitoring of the election process and in the sensitizing of the Burundian population.

It encourages all political parties that have rejected violence to participate in the electoral process.

They were also essential to ensuring the success of the electoral process.

I also urge the international community to redouble its efforts to support the electoral process in Haiti.

Welcomes the conclusion of the transitional period in Burundi, the successful conduct of the electoral process and the peaceful transfer of power to democratically elected institutions, which constitute a landmark in the efforts to promote lasting peace and reconciliation in Burundi

A Joint Electoral Management Body, made up of the seven members of the Interim Afghan Independent Electoral Commission and six international experts, was created to oversee this process.

Another first was that observers from all parties monitored the polling.

It is up to us, together, to do everything in our power and to strengthen security during the electoral process.

It was agreed to hold a seminar on the electoral process in early February.

Efforts to persuade UDPS leaders to join the electoral process have thus far been unsuccessful.

In southern Katanga, there is concern that ethnic tensions may intensify during the electoral process.

During the electoral process, the Gender Section was mandated to provide support for women candidates, voters and organizations in preparation for the elections.

b. Elections. To assess the state of planning and implementation of the electoral process and to ensure that the elections are held as scheduled

He acknowledged that there were some minor problems with the electoral process, but said they did not diminish the magnitude of the accomplishment.

The Electoral Assistance Division facilitates and coordinates the activities of the international community in support of the electoral process and advises on and supports the Independent Electoral Commission in the preparation and organization of voter registration, the holding of the referendum and the legislative and presidential elections.

Opposition leaders and democracy watchdogs say Moldova s election process was fundamentally flawed.

To help monitor the violations of the electoral process, Bulgarian activists have created several online tools.

Now, of course, we have to try still harder to maintain the security environment during the electoral process.

He she oversees the analysis of political information and the preparation of analytical materials and assessments related to political, civil, social, economic and other developments in Haiti, and supports the Special Representative in his role as the chairman of the Core Group

Affirming its determination to ensure a secure and stable environment in which the electoral process can take place,

The significant role of women was clearly reflected throughout the electoral process, as they constituted a considerable number of the registered voters.

In partnership with UNDP and Projet d'appui au processus électoral en Republique democratique du Congo, MONUC has produced several video clips on the electoral process in the five national languages. They are being widely broadcast locally by 30 national television stations.

(b) Difficulty in reaching overall agreement among political parties on the internal rules of the Independent Electoral Commission and the need to reach such an agreement quickly the installation and operationalization of the Commission is a prerequisite to starting the electoral process

Measures are being planned to grant observers access to this delicate phase of the process.

The process involves four million electoral officials and 6.1 million police and civilian personnel.

Civil society and the media played a very positive role in the overall electoral process before, during and after the elections.

It is essential that funds committed or pledged are paid, to ensure the smooth implementation of the electoral operation.