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Electoral Processes

Electoral processes play a central role in democracy. More often than not - and particularly in post-conflict settings - the efforts of the international community have focused excessively on a one-off highly visible electoral event, and not enough on the need to build and consolidate local capacities that will make change sustainable over time.
Electoral cycle

The electoral cycle

Work programme

International IDEA works across a range of areas to increase the knowledge and skills of those managing electoral processes in countries around the world. IDEA's support includes the development and provision of comparative knowledge resources, institutional strengthening and capacity development, and promoting networking and dialogue opportunities.

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Initiatives

GEO logo smallGEO 2011: Credible Elections for Democracy
5th Global Electoral Organization, Gabarone, Botswana, 7-9 March 2011

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