Elections and Conflict Prevention: A Guide to Analysis, Planning and Programming

Tthe provides readers with practical options and tools for programming design, early warning and conflict tracking. presents valuable lessons learned from the previous, extensive experience of UNDP and its partner organizations in the field. information provided in the Gguide reflects best practice as it relates to the broader framework for UNun engagement in electoral assistance.

Throughout the Gguide, the knowledge gained from research and analysis is paired with perspectives of leading practitioners to show how electoral assistance programming can be adapted to mitigate conflict. Tthe also puts electoral assistance into the broader context of UNDundP’s emphasis on democratic governance and conflict prevention, whereby the legitimate, accountable and effective exercise of state authority contributes to the constructive management of social change.