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2018 Fijian Elections

International IDEA, Dialogue Fiji · 1 January 2019
  • File size1.22 MB
  • Pages60
  • LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN987-982-101-061-0
A collection of accessible analyses explaining Fiji’s 2018 general election, including the electoral system, governing institutions, campaign and voting laws, ballot processes and key administrative issues affecting political parties, candidates and voters.
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This publication brings together accessible analyses of Fiji’s 2018 general election and the legal and institutional framework governing it. It explains the open-list proportional representation system, electoral institutions, campaign and voting laws, ballot procedures, party and candidate requirements, electoral administration and other issues relevant to voters and political contestants. The articles were originally published in The Fiji Times during September and October 2018.

Recommended Citation
Lal, N. (2019). 2018 Fijian elections: Insights on the electoral system, institutions, laws and processes. International IDEA and Dialogue Fiji.
Partner / funder: Jointly published by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) and Dialogue Fiji. Articles were republished with permission from The Fiji Times.
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