Voices from the Field
Through the eyes of local experts and actors, ConstitutionNet’s ‘Voices from the Field’ series offers a monthly look at constitution building processes as they are unfolding on the ground around the world. Contributions take the form of interviews with, and opinion pieces from, constitutional experts, lawyers, practitioners and other engaged citizens in the field for a fresh and original look at issues of importance to local populations during the drafting, adoption and implementation of constitutions.
![Maithripala Sirisena presents the first copy of his manifesto to Leader of the Movement for Social Justice Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero (photo credit: Shehan Gunasekera, Daily FT) Maithripala Sirisena presents the first copy of his manifesto to Leader of the Movement for Social Justice Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero (photo credit: Shehan Gunasekera, Daily FT)](/sites/default/files/sri_lanka_pic_0.jpg)
Voices From The Field
30 November 2015
Constitutional and Governance Reforms in Sri Lanka: The road to the promised land
![Supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party cheer as they watch the results of the Myanmar general election on an LED screen in Yangon. (photo credit: Khin Maung Win/AP) Supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party cheer as they watch the results of the Myanmar general election on an LED screen in Yangon. (photo credit: Khin Maung Win/AP)](/sites/default/files/5616_0.jpg)
Voices From The Field
30 November 2015
Myanmar: Suu Kyi’s long haul towards constitutional reforms
![Chilean protester calling for a new constitution (photo credit: Marianela Jarroud/IPS 2013) Chilean protester calling for a new constitution (photo credit: Marianela Jarroud/IPS 2013)](/sites/default/files/chile-photo_0.jpg)
Voices From The Field
27 November 2015
Chile’s quest to introduce a Constitution elaborated under democratic conditions
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Voices From The Field
24 November 2015
Presidentialism in Turkey: Is it Already Here?
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Voices From The Field
24 November 2015
Will Algeria start 2016 with a new constitution? Long-awaited constitutional revision and the road to democratic transition
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Voices From The Field
30 October 2015
Vision 2016 in Autumn 2015: What can still be achieved in the Somali peace- and state-building process?
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Voices From The Field
30 October 2015
Pick and Choose: Judicial Appointments in India
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Voices From The Field
23 October 2015
Gearing towards Consensualism or Unrestrained Majoritarianism? Constitutional Reform in Armenia and its Comparative Implications
![Thailand's new Constitution Drafting Committee held its first session on 6 October 2015. Chairman Meechai Ruchupan promises a constitution for "Thai-style democracy" (photo credit: NationMultimedia) Thailand's new Constitution Drafting Committee held its first session on 6 October 2015. Chairman Meechai Ruchupan promises a constitution for "Thai-style democracy" (photo credit: NationMultimedia)](/sites/default/files/thailand_mechai_0.jpg)
Voices From The Field
15 October 2015
Thailand’s post-coup constitution: Draft punked or ‘Once more with feeling’?
![Armed members of Tunisia's security forces were deployed to the beach at Sousse for a ceremony of remembrance one week after the attack (photo credit: BBC) Armed members of Tunisia's security forces were deployed to the beach at Sousse for a ceremony of remembrance one week after the attack (photo credit: BBC)](/sites/default/files/tunisia_pic_0.jpg)
Voices From The Field
29 September 2015
Security vs. Liberty? The Tunisian Democracy as a Litmus Test of the fight against Terrorism
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Voices From The Field
29 September 2015
France under mass-surveillance? The French Constitutional Council and the limits on the Intelligence Service’s powers
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Voices From The Field
29 September 2015
The winner shall not take it all: Proposals for electoral reform to ensure inclusive political representation in Ethiopia
![Liberian President Sirleaf with members of the Constitutional Review Committee (photo credit: Buzz Liberia) Liberian President Sirleaf with members of the Constitutional Review Committee (photo credit: Buzz Liberia)](/sites/default/files/liberia_crc_-_buzz_liberia_0_2.jpg)
Voices From The Field
24 September 2015
The latest round of the Christian state and citizenship controversies in Liberia’s Constitutional Reform Process
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Voices From The Field
31 August 2015
Sri Lanka after the Elections: Challenges and Opportunities for Further Reform
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Voices From The Field
31 August 2015
The road to hell is paved with good intentions: how the special status for Donbas will destabilize Ukraine
![General Prayuth Chan-ocha inspects the troops on the Thai Armed Foces Day (photo credit: AFP) General Prayuth Chan-ocha inspects the troops on the Thai Armed Foces Day (photo credit: AFP)](/sites/default/files/saksith_image_0.jpg)
Voices From The Field
31 August 2015
Last minute add-on to Thailand’s post-coup constitution: Crisis Committee or the long arm of the military
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Voices From The Field
18 August 2015
Political rights of Women in Egypt’s Second Republic: Ambitious Aspirations and Dismal Realities
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Voices From The Field
30 July 2015
Term Limits and Democratic Consolidation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from Burundi
![Nepali activists burn a copy of the draft constitution (photo credit: AFP) Nepali activists burn a copy of the draft constitution (photo credit: AFP)](/sites/default/files/nepal_cover_0.jpg)
Voices From The Field
29 July 2015
Nepal parties fast-track new constitution but backtrack on aspirations of marginalized groups
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Voices From The Field
23 July 2015
Agendas of Constitutional Decentralization in Ukraine
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