A Campaign Manual for Women Candidates in the Sierra Leone Local Government Elections
Categories: Statebuilding
Sub-Categories: Democratization and Political Participation, Political Transitions, Transitional Justice
Country: Sierra Leone
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Year: 2008
Citation: National Democratic Institute for International Affairs. A Campaign Manual for Women Candidates in the Sierra Leone Local Government Elections. Washington, DC: National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, 2008. Accessed Oct. 18, 2016. https://www.ndi.org/files/2350_sl_womenmanual_engpdf_08182008.pdf.
Sub-Categories: Democratization and Political Participation, Political Transitions, Transitional Justice
Country: Sierra Leone
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Year: 2008
Citation: National Democratic Institute for International Affairs. A Campaign Manual for Women Candidates in the Sierra Leone Local Government Elections. Washington, DC: National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, 2008. Accessed Oct. 18, 2016. https://www.ndi.org/files/2350_sl_womenmanual_engpdf_08182008.pdf.
Abstract
This training manual provides guidance to candidates for local concillor or chairperson/mayoral roles in Sierra Leone. It explains the role that the National Democratic Institute (NDI) plays in such elections, gives an overview of local governments, provides campaign planning instructions, and guides candidates on how to best communicate their ideas and raise money for their campaigns.