Description: Preface. Acknowledgements. Acronyms 1. Introductions. 2. Backgrounds of the Elections. 3. Observation Methodology. 4. The Observation of the Vote. 5. Observers' Comments. 6. Relationships. 7. The Regional Profile. 8. The Observation of Counting of the Votes. 9. Conclusion and Recommendations. References. Annex 1. The Dayton Agreement (Annex 3). Annex 2. The OSCE/ODIHR Statements. Annex 3. Parties, Coalitions and Independent Candidates in 1996. Annex 4. Outcomes of the 1996 Elections. Annex 5. Parties and Coalitions in 1997. Annex 6. Outcomes of the 1997 Municipal Elections (Distribution of Seats). Annex 7. Report on Observation of Voting. Annex 8. Report on the Observation of Counting. Annex 9. Report on the Opening and Closing of Polling Stations. Annex 10. Observers' Comments by Region. Annex 11. Observations by Municipalities in 1997.

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