Abstract
Achieving the ideals of electoral democracy depends on well-run elections. Persistent problems of electoral integrity in transitional and established democracies have prompted a burgeoning literature seeking to explain the determinants of electoral integrity around the world. However, the study of the organisations responsible for managing the electoral process has been limited to isolated national case studies. This article opens up an interdisciplinary and international research agenda on the global study of the organisational determinants of electoral integrity. It defines the concept of electoral management and provides a framework to understand how electoral management body (EMB) institutional design, EMB performance and electoral integrity are related. Findings from new data derived from cross-national surveys of EMBs are described, providing new insights into how elections are managed worldwide.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 295-312 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | International Political Science Review |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2019 |
Keywords
- Electoral integrity
- democratisation
- electoral malpractice
- electoral management bodies
Profiles
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Toby James
- School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies - Professor of Politics & Public Policy
- Policy & Politics - Member
- Politics & International Relations - Member
Person: Research Group Member, Academic, Teaching & Research