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Turkmenistan
2023
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with the commitment undertaken under paragraph 8 of the 1990 OSCE Copenhagen Document, authorities should ensure that international observers are granted independent access to all election stakeholders and all parts of the election process.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Turkmenistan
2023
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure equal and universal participation by all voters, the authorities and election administration should make a concerted effort in close co-operation with disabled persons organizations to ensure that persons with disabilities, including voters with mobility restrictions, visual and hearing impairments, intellectual or psychosocial disabilities are able to partake in all parts of the process.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
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
As previously recommended, consideration should be given to easing restrictions on the right to information and expression on the Internet, as well as facilitating universal access to the Internet.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
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
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