This presentation describes contribution limits in U.S. federal elections, including national party committee limits, local party limits, and political action committee (PAC) limits.

The presentation focuses on the function of media in the electoral process, including basic rights and best practices. Models and scope for regulation are discussed.

This agenda outlines the 10 day Election Management Training Institute, organized by the Center for Democracy & Election Management, part of American University's School of Public Affairs.

This presentation focuses on transparency, regulation of political finance in the U.S., enforcement, trends in campaign finance including the Internet, the role of media, and civil society and trust.

This presentation gives an overview of election standards, declaration of principles, standards for assessing elections and international obligations.