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Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

Election management bodies generally bear responsibility for voter education.


Obligations

  • State Must Take Necessary Steps to Give Effect to Rights

Election Parts

  • Voter Education

Issues

  • Provision of Voter Education by the Electoral Management Body

Criteria

  • Voter education was provided by the EMB and was impartial and responsive to the needs of the electorate

Quotes

  • The Electoral Commission should be required by law to provide for a satisfactory and adequately funded voter education programme that helps voters to be acquainted with the voting procedures and other aspects of civic awareness.
  • While political parties, civic organizations and even international organizations may contribute to voter/civic education efforts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the government and the election authorities to ensure that voters receive objective and impartial information.
  • As with voter registration, a passive government policy, leaving education to political parties, churches and NGOs, may not be sufficient to establish the basic conditions for the conduct of a free and fair election.
  • Responsibility for impartial voter education often rests with the EMB, frequently in conjunction with civil society and the media.
  • To ensure consistency and quality control, overall responsibility for the co-ordination of civic and voter education should rest with the EMBs.
EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

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