Publications

President Mesic argues for further democratization and socio-economic progress in 2006; Government promptly reacts to appeal by IC Principals in Zabrdac case; Continued political upheaval in local government seven months after elections

On 23 October 2004, the Assembly of Kosovo will be elected for the second time. Kosovo citizens of at least 18 years of age and civilly registered are called on to elect members to the highest body of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government.

In this issue: OSCE diplomacy in action: Searching for a solution in Ukraine; Christmas in Ukraine: Record number of OSCE observers monitor election; A Constitution for Europe: Enshrining minority rights

This handbook provides a thorough overview of the ODIHR’s observation methodology and serves as a reference work for all members of an EOM. It also informs the OSCE community at large, including governments of participating States, political parties, candidates, voters, and civil society, about the planning, deployment, and implementation of an election observation mission.

In this issue: OSCE reform and political crisis in Ukraine dominate Ministerial Council meeting in Sofia; Afghanistan Election 2004; U.S. Election 2004; High Commissioner on National Minorities and education

News in Brief, 26 October

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.

A progress report on an ODIHR-initiated project to establish an inventory of existing election-related norms, commitments, principles, and good practices.

This handbook provides domestic observer groups with methodologies and tools they can use to develop a comprehensive and systematic approach to election observation.