In Partnership with the International Foundation on Election Systems (IFES)
In Conjunction with Action on Disability and Development (ADD)
Election Observation Checklist
Presidential, Parliamentary and
Local Government Elections
27th December 2001
| 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: | |
| Name of Monitor………………………………… | NRC No………………………………….. |
| Province…………………………………………….. | District…………………………………… |
| Constituency……………………………………… | Ward……………………………………… |
| PS Name……………………………………………. | PS No…………………………………….. |
| Arrival Time…………………………………….. | Departure Time………………………. |
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| Name of Monitor………………………………… | NRC No………………………………….. |
| Province…………………………………………….. | District…………………………………… |
| Constituency……………………………………… | Ward……………………………………… |
| PS Name……………………………………………. | PS No…………………………………….. |
| Arrival Time…………………………………….. | Departure Time………………………. |
| 3. | |
| Name of Monitor………………………………… | NRC No………………………………….. |
| Province…………………………………………….. | District…………………………………… |
| Constituency……………………………………… | Ward……………………………………… |
| PS Name……………………………………………. | PS No…………………………………….. |
| Arrival Time…………………………………….. | Departure Time………………………. |
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At what time did the counting begin?……………………………………………………... b) When did the counting end?……………………………………………………………….. c) Was the ballot box completely emptied before the counting of votes? Yes ( ) No ( ) d) Was there any complaint or challenge during vote counting? Yes ( ) No ( ) If Yes, explain……………………………………………………………………………………. e) Number of spoilt ballots………………………………………………………………………
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| 5. GENERAL OBSERVATION OF THE ELECTORAL PROCESS: | |
a) Did the general process work satisfactorily? Yes ( ) No ( ) If No, explain…………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b) Was the balloting (voting) FREE and FAIR overall? Yes ( ) No ( ) If No, explain…………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………… .……………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… c) Recommendations / suggestions for improvement / correction of the Electoral System.………………………………………………………………………………...................... ……………………………………… ..………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………… ..…………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ..………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………… ..………………………………. ……………………………………… ..………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………… ..…………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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| Signature of Monitor…………………………………… Date:. …………..………….. |
| INCIDENT REPORT FORM | |
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Instructions: Please be objective as any evidence of partisan bias in your report may undermine our credibility. Provide as many factual details as possible about the events relevant to this incident. Be sure to indicate whether the information you are reporting was heard or seen directly by you or not. 1. What was the nature of the incident? (Circle one or more of the listed options) a) Violence (Physical attack or destruction of property) 2. Provide a brief factual description of the incident, including: a) Who was involved and their positions and affiliation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Who was/were the victims(s) of the incident? 4. How many votes do you estimate were affected by the incidence,
if any?………………….. 5. Name the Election Officer who was informed……………………………………………….. Observer’s Signature …………………………….. |
