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.
Voices From The Field
30 May 2017
Presidential elections in Malawi: Towards a majoritarian (50+1) electoral system?
Voices From The Field
18 May 2017
The end of Japan’s pacifist constitution? Against welcoming an unknown angel
Voices From The Field
16 May 2017
Benin’s fourth failed constitutional reform effort: The decisive legacy of participatory processes
Voices From The Field
2 May 2017
Will Nepal finally break the cycle of constitutional paralysis and hold local elections?
Voices From The Field
29 April 2017
Redefining judicial independence in Poland
Voices From The Field
21 April 2017
Strengthening Pakistan’s Senate to ensure ethnic and provincial equilibrium
Voices From The Field
19 April 2017
The President’s New Clothes: Will Moldova move to more powers for the head of state?
Voices From The Field
28 March 2017
2017 Constitutional Reform in Kazakhstan: increasing democracy without political pluralism?
Voices From The Field
27 March 2017
The law on local and regional elections: a step towards local democracy in Tunisia
Voices From The Field
16 March 2017
New Gambia and the Remaking of the Constitution
Voices From The Field
8 March 2017
The Somali Constitutional Review Process. Taking Stock.
Voices From The Field
2 March 2017
Innovations in the draft Constitution of Burkina Faso
Voices From The Field
24 February 2017
Understanding the Origins of Russia’s Constitutional Solution to the Syrian Conflict
Voices From The Field
31 January 2017
Organizing Youth for Constitution Review in Nigeria through the #NotTooYoungToRun Campaign
Voices From The Field
31 January 2017
Nepal’s federalization process and the challenge of accommodating minority demands
Voices From The Field
31 January 2017
2017 Constitutional Reform in Georgia: another misguided quest or genuine opportunity?
Voices From The Field
31 January 2017
Turkey’s ultimate shift to a presidential system: the most recent constitutional amendments in details
Voices From The Field
21 December 2016
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Voices From The Field
14 December 2016
Duterte’s Philippines and the push for constitutional shift towards federalism
Voices From The Field
29 November 2016
The Sudan National Dialogue and constitutional reforms: Co-opting mild opponents?