Result of the vote to host the World Universities Debating Championships in 2004

There were 3 bids to host worlds in 2004.

Croatia     Malaysia     Singapore

Each bidder was given ~20min to present their bid and another 10 minutes for questions etc.  The order of presentation was drawn before the start of the presentations.  After all the presentations each national delegate cast their votes.  The total number of votes, as determined by the worlds constitution, was 65 thus 33 was needed to win.  If no bid received that on the first count the lowest was eliminated and the delegates voted again for the two remaining bids.  

The order of presentation was: Malaysia, Singapore & Croatia

After the first round of votes Croatia had 17, Malaysia 27 and Singapore 21.  As no bid had reached the required 33 Croatia was eliminated and the nations voted again.  The result was Malaysia 31 and Singapore 34.  Therefore Nanyang University in Singapore will host Worlds in 2004

The votes were cast as follows: