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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Handbook for the Observation of New Voting Technologies
This handbook is designed to provide basic guidance on how to observe the use of new voting technologies (NVT) in electoral processes. Several OSCE participating States have implemented or tested NVT during their elections, making use of electronic voting machines, ballot scanners, Internet voting or other electronic means. This handbook is designed to assist election observers in identifying and assessing the various elements of NVT that may impact the conduct of democratic elections.