Resources


Seven Keys to Change: A Technical, Political and Legal Analysis of the 2007 Electoral Process
The report constitutes a natural extension of the concerted efforts by international and domestic actors to ensure the honesty and legitimacy of the 2007 elections in Guatemala. These were the first elections organized under the new standards established by reforms to the Law on Elections and Political Parties in 2004 and 2006, which affected the electoral model as well as the basic rules for the political party system.

Promoting Legal Frameworks for Democratic Elections
This guide aims to assist leaders of political parties and civic organizations, legislative drafters, electoral authorities, journalists and representatives of international organizations in the development of election laws and legal frameworks for democratic elections. Developed primarily for use by domestic constituencies interested in promoting electoral integrity, the guide can also be used by the international community in assessing electoral laws and promoting democratic elections.