A scientific and non-profit project
How MNEE Database was created…
As a political scientist with an interest in party and electoral systems I noted during my research that most of the currently available free datasets on elections do not contain detailed, historical and complete data on parliamentary, presidential, local and federal elections held in Montenegro from 1990 up to date. This lack of data results in many researchers drawing conclusions on the voting patterns or party system characteristics in Montenegro based on just two to three electoral cycles and usually focusing on the parliamentary elections during the period 2009-2012.
In order to fill in the gap, I decided to conduct an extensive collection and study of archival material on elections in Montenegro with an aim to provide scholars, policymakers and other interested individuals with precise and comprehensive electoral data for the case of Montenegro. I spent hundreds of hours over the past three years searching the local archives, academic literature, official publications and of course drinking coffee and working on my laptop (I started preparing the project during the final year of my MA studies at CEU in 2019). In the end, I managed to prepare the most comprehensive database on elections in Montenegro that exists – and completely free of charge!
What’s the catch? There is none, really. The project reflects my dedication to the never-ending academic pursuit of the truth about the World that surrounds us and my love for political science research. I will continue to provide the database for free as long as I can find some resources to maintain the website hosting subscription.
It might not be perfect, but you are invited to help me make it better. Therefore, any help or support is highly appreciated!
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Note: I do not endorse or have any links with any political party or political entity in Montenegro nor is this project endorsed by any political entity nor do I plan to change this. The project is purely scientific in its nature and goals.
Founder of MNEE Database project
Boris Lipovina
Master of Arts in Political Science (alma mater: Central European University)
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In loving memory of my mother Natasha