VOICED: Ivory Coast election faces further delays

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by the Ivory Coast in preparing for national elections, including issues with voter eligibility and identity papers. The election date has been delayed multiple times due to legal requirements and public opinion is divided on whether to proceed. The political background includes President Laurent Gbagbo's extended rule and a civil war that has left the country divided. There is hope that the elections will bring stability, aid peace negotiations, and boost the economy, particularly the cocoa industry.

What is one of the main challenges in organizing elections in the Ivory Coast?

• Excessive campaign funding

• Incomplete voter lists

• Lack of candidate posters

• Too many candidates

According to the electoral law in the Ivory Coast, how long must voter lists be displayed before elections can proceed?

• 60 days

• 45 days

• 30 days

• 15 days

What event in 2002 significantly impacted the political landscape of the Ivory Coast?

• A successful election

• An economic boom

• A peace treaty

• A coup attempt

What is one of the expected outcomes of the upcoming elections in the Ivory Coast?

• More political divisions

• A decline in cocoa production

• A boost to peace negotiations

• Increased social tension

Why is stability important for the Ivory Coast's future?

• To increase military spending

• To reduce the number of political parties

• To expand the country's borders

• To attract investment and restore the cocoa industry