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THE STATE OF ELECTORAL REFORM IN THE GAMBIA

GAMBİYA'DA SEÇİM POLİTİKALARI VE SEÇİM REFORMUNUN DURUMU

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55–67
Publication Date
2023-05-25
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This study contributes to the discussions on how to create a more democratic and transparent electoral system in The Gambia by identifying the legal and institutional guidelines that can be followed during the reform process.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In 2016, the Gambia underwent a successful transfer of power, with a new coalition government promising a series of reforms to improve the country's governance.
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Key Findings & Data:Among these reforms were security sector reform and electoral reform, which were widely accepted by civil society, opposition parties, and international election agencies.
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Conclusion & Impact:This study contributes to the discussions on how to create a more democratic and transparent electoral system in The Gambia by identifying the legal and institutional guidelines that can be followed during the reform process.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:2016 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Gambiya · oy kullanma · ulusal seçimler

Abstract

In 2016, the Gambia underwent a successful transfer of power, with a new coalition government promising a series of reforms to improve the country's governance. Among these reforms were security sector reform and electoral reform, which were widely accepted by civil society, opposition parties, and international election agencies. The current laws governing elections in the Gambia are seen as outdated and unfair, and there is a pressing need to amend them in order to create a more balanced and inclusive election governance framework. While electoral reforms have been ongoing, progress has been hampered by political infighting and bureaucratic delays. This study contributes to the discussions on how to create a more democratic and transparent electoral system in The Gambia by identifying the legal and institutional guidelines that can be followed during the reform process.

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2016 yılında Gambiya, ülkenin yönetimini iyileştirmek için bir dizi reform vaat eden yeni bir koalisyon hükümetiyle başarılı bir şekilde iktidar devretti. Bu reformlar arasında güvenlik sektörü reformu ve seçim reformu yer alıyordu ve sivil toplum, muhalefet partileri ve uluslararası seçim kuruluşları tarafından geniş çapta kabul edildi. Gambiya'da mevcut olan seçim yasaları eski ve adil olmayan olarak görülüyor ve daha dengeli ve kapsayıcı bir seçim yönetim çerçevesi oluşturmak için bunları değiştirmek acil bir gereksinim olarak kabul ediliyor. Seçim reformları devam etmesine rağmen, siyasi çekişmeler ve bürokratik gecikmeler ilerlemeyi engelledi. Bu çalışmanın sonucu, reform sürecinin yasal ve kurumsal yönergelerinin net bir senaryosunu oluşturarak, Gambiya'da daha demokratik ve şeffaf bir seçim sistemi için yol açacaktır.

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GAİ, B., ÖKE, M. K. (2023). THE STATE OF ELECTORAL REFORM IN THE GAMBIA. İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Dış Ticaret Dergisi, Cilt: 1 Sayı: 1 - İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Dış Ticaret Dergisi, 55–67. https://ajindex.com/articles/977333

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