The 2002 Algerian Parliamentary Elections

Aghrout, Ahmed

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“…The electoral system aimed to better reflect the popularity of parties, avoid manufactured majorities, and produce a parliament where several parties were represented, according to their share of the vote. Under this system two legislative elections were held in June 1997 and May 2002 respectively (Aghrout 2003;Bouandel 2002;Bouandel & Zoubir 1998a).…”

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“…Numerous political parties have gained representation, and they all have a stake in the survival of the regime. But the two elections, especially the May 2002 one, were marred by controversy, especially in the Kabilya region where turnout was very low and cast doubt on the legitimacy of representatives (Aghrout 2003 ;Bouandel 2002). The elections did not necessarily show that democratic principles have taken root in Algeria, as Algerian voters were reduced to conferring legitimacy on decisions made elsewhere.…”

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Reforming the Algerian electoral system

Bouandel

2005

J. Mod. Afr. Stud.

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In October 1988, Algeria began a process of transition from authoritarianism. Political reforms were introduced, on the surface, to facilitate the process of transition, but in reality to ensure the survival of the incumbent regime. The reform of the electoral system played a significant part in this survival strategy. Between 1989 and 1997, Algeria witnessed the adoption of three distinct electoral systems as the authorities sought ways to give a façade of democratisation while manipulating the rules to suit their purposes. This paper looks at the Algerian transition, asks why the Algerian authorities switched from one system to another, and assesses the impact of the three different electoral systems that the country has experienced.

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