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Workshop 1A

Workshop 1A. Summary. The impact of system of representation on the political outcome. Proportional system gives better representation FPTP gives better accountability and more stable governments. The impact of system of representation in other dimensions. Gender Geography

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Workshop 1A

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  1. Workshop 1A Summary

  2. The impact of system of representation on the political outcome • Proportional system gives better representation • FPTP gives better accountability and more stable governments

  3. The impact of system of representation in other dimensions • Gender • Geography • Ethnic, confessional or linguistic minorities • Other groups, such as age.

  4. The electoral system’s ability to represent women and minorities • FPTP: Parties may propose male candidates of majority group, in particular in marginal constituencies • List proportional: Incentives for inclusive candidate lists. More votes can give more seats.

  5. Affirmative actions and quotas • Quota requirements will limit voter choice • Still legitimate • FPTP: Special constituencies or requirements to parties to propose candidates • List PR: Requirements for female or minority candidates with prominent placement • Avoid affect on political representation and unreasonable limitation to voter choice and the right to stand for elections.

  6. The requirements to stand for elections • The balance between the right to stand for election and the need to limit the number of candidates to those with a certain public support • Financial deposits and signature requirements need to be reasonable

  7. Improving participation Most important: • Provide trust in the process and make the political system important and relevant. • People need to believe that their vote will matter. The electoral system: • Can improve access to the voting process by advance voting, appropriate voting days etc • The process needs to enjoy trust, which may be improved by transparency, a good legal system, observation, independent EMB, etc

  8. The role of parties and media • Parties to work out clear programmes representing clear alternatives of government • Media access to be fair, and media to be critical and interesting • Use of new technologies

  9. Election observation • The importance of domestic observers • The need to adhere to standards for elections and observation • The need for legal provisions for observation in old democracies

  10. Changes to the electoral system • Should happen well before the election • Some continuity should be observed

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