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Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
A comprehensive review of the Election Code should be undertaken well in advance of the next elections in order to bring it in accordance with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards. Amendments should be subject to public consultation and adopted following a transparent legislative process. More efforts should be taken to further ensure and effectively enforce the constitutionally enshrined principle of separation of power between the three branches of government.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
The electoral legislation should be revised to provide for selection and appointment procedures that ensure the independence and impartiality of the CEC.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to improving the integrity of the voter lists, possibly through the introduction of a permanent, centralised voter register. The voter register should be regularly updated ahead of elections, contain the national identification numbers and be centrally checked for errors and multiple registrations.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
In order to ensure a clear separation between the State and political parties, the role of the CEC and local administration in the campaign should be limited to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. Candidates should be able to organize their own campaign activities. Various means of campaigning should be encouraged and the framework for such activities further elaborated in the Election Code.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
The authorities should develop safeguards to ensure a clear separation between the state and party, so as to prevent candidates from unduly using the advantage of their office for electoral purposes.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, the CEC could consider adopting rules for media coverage during the electoral campaign. These rules should include provisions requiring balanced and impartial reporting by the state-owned media, and guidelines for reporting on official events during the campaign, with particular emphasis on regulation of coverage of an incumbent.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
Measures should be taken to prevent serious electoral malpractices like proxy voting, multiple voting and ballot box stuffing. Legislation should explicitly provide for repercussions for violations. Authorities should thoroughly investigate all such incidents in a timely manner and hold those found guilty accountable.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Day
Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to introducing an independent mechanism to monitor the implementation of legislation regarding the fundamental freedoms of assembly, association and expression. Efforts to conduct civic education could also be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
In order to increase transparency and public confidence in its work, the CEC should proactively inform the public about the preparations for and process of elections, as well as publish all decisions in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
The procedures and criteria for the appointment of election commission members could be specified. Remuneration of temporary electoral commission members could be considered to provide groups of voters and smaller political parties with equal opportunities to have their representatives participate in the administration of elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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