Election Management

Start: Jun 16, 2025
End: Jun 27, 2025
Venue: ESAMI Headquarters - Arusha, Tanzania
Format: Two weeks
Duration: 2 weeks
Statement of Need

Effective election management is essential for ensuring free, fair, and credible elections. This PROGRAMME aims to provide participants with an understanding of the various stages of the electoral cycle, from planning
and preparation to voting and counting, and the post-election period.
It will also cover the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders, including the IEBC, political parties, civil society organizations, and the media.

Who Attends

This PROGRAMME is designed for individuals working in the field of democracy, governance, and human rights, including election management bodies, civil society organizations, media professionals,
political parties, and government agencies. Participants should have a basic understanding of electoral processes and laws.

How participants will benefit

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:

  • To understand the importance of effective election management
  • To explore the various stages of the electoral cycle and the key activities involved
  • To examine the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders in the electoral process.
  • To develop strategies for effective election management

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

By the end of this PROGRAMME, participants will:

  • Have a better understanding of the importance of effective election management.
  • Be familiar with the various stages of the electoral cycle and the key activities involved.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders in the electoral process
  • Be able to develop strategies for effective election management.

PROGRAMME CONTENTS:

  • Introduction to Election Management
  • Planning and Preparation for Elections
  • Voter Registration and Verification
  • Campaigning and Political Finance
  • Polling and Voting Procedures
  • Counting and Results Management
  • Electoral Dispute Resolution
  • Media and Election Reporting
  • Post-Election Period
Fees

US$ 1600 to cover tuition and training materials only.