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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
Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
Counting procedures should be further elaborated in the law and reinforced by training of PEC members. Strict adherence to counting procedures needs to be supervised and the transparency requirements need to be enforced. All polling station results should be displayed and published centrally on the CEC website with a breakdown to the polling station level.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
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
Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
The restriction of suffrage rights of citizens serving prison terms regardless of the severity of the crime committed should be reconsidered to ensure proportionality between the limitation imposed and the severity of the offense. In addition, disenfranchisement of persons with mental disabilities should only be based on case-by-case consideration by the court, depending on specific circumstances.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Turkmenistan
2017
EAM
Presidential
As previously recommended, consideration could be given to removing the possibility for voters to register on election day to avoid the possibility of multiple registrations. A legal deadline for closing voter lists could be introduced, with additional entries permitted only in accordance with clearly defined legal requirements, subject to judicial control.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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