Yemeni Electoral and Party Systems
by Ahmed Abdelkareem Saif[1]
Publisher: Al-Masar Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, 2000 (p.17-31).
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Abstract
This paper explores the electoral and party systems and their reflections on the parliament. The unification of the two former Yemens was concomitant with the adoption of democracy that entails setting up compatible legal and institutional frameworks. Accordingly the laws regulating the formation and activities of political parties and the election were released. Although these laws are similar to those in western countries they operate in a crucially different context. The nature of social structure, prevalent culture, the distribution of power and the struggle for power have all affected parties’ organisations and influenced voting behaviour. Any parliament has therefore inevitably reflected its external environment.
[1] Director, Saba Centre for Studies and Research, Assistant Professor at YCMES and Sana’a University.
