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Fiji Constitution Commission Explanatory Report

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The Explanatory Report is a record of the work of the Constitution Commission in preparing the Draft Constitution of Fiji.  The report explains the Draft Constitution that was prepared by the Constitution Commission, going into detail on (a) the recommendations embodied in the draft constitution; (b) the reasons for those recommendations; (c) how those recommendations relate to the Commission's mandate; (d) the views that the Commission received from the people during consultations; and (e) how the Commission carried out its work. 

Progress Report (Afghanistan)

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This is a document outlining the progress of the constitution-making process in Afghanistan by mid-2003. In addition to providing an overview of the process, it sets out the various constitution-making bodies, their functions, and their progress as of the date of writing. It also discusses the role of the UNDP and UNAMA and the status of resource mobilisation.

The Draft Constitution of Afghanistan - A Report for the People

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This is a draft of the report that was circulated to the Afghan public, along with the draft Constitution of Afghanistan. It summarizes the input received from the public consultations held prior to the creation of the draft, and provides an explanation of the guiding principles of the Constitution as well as a detailed discussion of each of its chapters.

Constitution-Making and Reform - Options for the Process

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This is a comprehensive guide to constitution-making and reform. The book identifies the tasks that need to be carried out, the procedures that can be used, and who can do them. It is intended for a wide audience and to be a guide for anyone who is engaged in a constitution-making process, or who is interested in improving constitution-making practice.

Constitution-Making and Reform - Options for the Process

Submitted by michaelfelber on

This is a comprehensive guide to constitution-making and reform. The book identifies the tasks that need to be carried out, the procedures that can be used, and who can do them. It is intended for a wide audience and to be a guide for anyone who is engaged in a constitution-making process, or who is interested in improving constitution-making practice.

Picture Guide to the Provisional Constitution - Somalia

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This is a picture guide to the 2012 Somali Provisional Constitution which was prepared for civic education purposes. This file includes (i) the slideshow, and (ii) the presentation guide for&nbspfor civic educators which references the main messages and relevant articles in the Provisional Constitution for each picture.

Framework for Civic Education and Public Consultation in South Sudan

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The purpose of this document is to propose a framework that would alow the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) to undertake the required civic education to enable efective public participation to be caried out and thus lay the basis on which the new constiution could be negotiated and concluded. This document discusses: a survey of best practices existing challenges designing a CMP guidelines for public consultation procedings and public participation messages and talking points.

Your Guide to the Proposed Constitution (Simplified Version)

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This booklet intends to explain to the public the role and terms of the proposed new 2010 constitution. The report provides general details of the important provisions of the new constitution, including the Bill of Rights and the structure of government. This booklet also provides brief context on the constitution-making process, including the process for bringing the new constitution into effect.