Election Observations

National and international election observation has become a central mechanism for ensuring the integrity of elections in post-conflict and transitional countries. Election observation has the benefit of nearly universal acceptance, and the presence of observers ensures that the electoral process is conducted according to international standards. Observation can raise voter confidence and serve as a useful indicator of the legitimacy of an electoral process and outcome. In addition, election observation can assess the role of women in the electoral process and determine whether women candidates are granted equal access to the media, public funding and other essential resources.

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