Election Obligations & Standards Database

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"The constitutional and legal framework should: provide a clear statement on the type of electoral system;"

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EISA and Electoral Commission Forum of SADC Countries: Principles for Election Management, Monitoring, and Observation in the SADC Region, pp. 7-8

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Principles for Election Management, Monitoring, and Observation in the SADC Region

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While no electoral system is prescribed by international law, the system chosen must be consistent with international obligations and should be clearly stated in law.