Election Observation and Monitoring

Start: May 6, 2024
End: May 17, 2024
Venue: Mombasa - Kenya
Duration: 2 weeks
Statement of Need

This PROGRAMME would focus on the importance of election observation and monitoring in ensuring credible and transparent elections. Topics covered could include the types of election observation and monitoring,
methods of data collection and analysis, and the use of technology in election monitoring.

Who Attends

This PROGRAMME is designed for individuals interested in election observation and monitoring, including:

  • Election officials
  • Civil society organizations
  • Political parties
  • Media practitioners
  • Academics and researchers
How participants will benefit

BACKGROUND:
Election observation and monitoring is crucial to ensuring transparent and credible elections. Observers and monitors play a key role in detecting and preventing electoral fraud and irregularities. Therefore, it is important to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake election observation and monitoring effectively.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this PROGRAMME is to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake election observation and monitoring. Participants will learn about the different types of election
observation and monitoring, methods of data collection and analysis, and the use of technology in election monitoring.


PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this PROGRAMME, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of election observation and monitoring in ensuring credible and transparent elections.
  • Identify the different types of election observation and monitoring.
  • Utilize appropriate methods of data collection and analysis for election monitoring.
  • Identify and prevent electoral fraud and irregularities.
  • Utilize technology in election monitoring

CONTENTS:
Day 1: Introduction to Election Observation and Monitoring

  • Importance of election observation and monitoring.
  • Types of election observation and monitoring.
  • Key principles of election observation and monitoring.

Day 2: Methods of Data Collection and Analysis

  • Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.
  • Data analysis techniques for election monitoring.
  • Reporting and dissemination of findings.

Day 3: Use of Technology in Election Monitoring

  • Overview of technology in election monitoring.
  • Use of social media and other digital tools for election monitoring
  • Advantages and limitations of technology in election monitoring

Day 4: Electoral Fraud and Irregularities

  • Identification of electoral fraud and irregularities.
  • Prevention and mitigation strategies.
  • Legal frameworks for election monitoring

Day 5: Best Practices in Election Observation and Monitoring

  • Case studies of successful election observation and monitoring.
  • Lessons learned and best practices.
  • Action planning for future election observation and monitoring efforts
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