CEI version 2001: When Côte d'Ivoire Took Control of a Politically Dominated Electoral Commission

The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) of Côte d'Ivoire, established by law n°2001-634, consisted of 25 members, including representatives from state institutions, ministries, political parties, and the judiciary. Each member was required to take an oath before the Constitutional Council to ensure impartiality. The CEI played a crucial role during the first post-crisis municipal elections in 2001, illustrating a compromise between impartiality and political fragmentation.