Electoral Risk Management Tool: Internal Factors Guide

Alihodžić, Sead; Asplund, Erik

doi:10.31752/idea.2018.46

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“…An election is a highly complex process that is vulnerable to a range of security risks and threats. These can be the by-product of several factors, such as choice of the electoral system (majoritarian elections have been shown to produce high-stakes electoral contests associated with greater levels of electoral violence), EMB structural deficiencies, impunity of military and security forces, absence of checks and balances, ethnic polarization, communal conflict, armed violence, malpractice and fraud (Alihodžić and Asplund 2018). In this context, electoral stakeholders, particularly the NEC and its national security partners, are responsible for undertaking and enforcing security arrangements throughout the electoral cycle to ensure these processes' integrity, safety and security-and guarantee sufficient conditions for IDP's political participation.…”

Section: Election Securitymentioning

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Advancing the Voting Rights of Internally Displaced Communities in Sudan

Abdelkarim¹

2023

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This report aims to raise decision makers’ awareness about the protection deficit concerning the human rights of over 3.7 million people currently living in displacement in Sudan and improve their understanding of the need for reform to protect IDPs’ right to vote and participate in governmental and public affairs. The report highlights obstacles that impede IDPs’ right to vote, including ongoing conflict, restrictive residency or documentary requirements, discriminatory laws and practices, inability to access polling registration, lack of knowledge about politics and elections processes and inadequacy of election dispute resolution mechanisms. It also examines Sudan’s legislation, political agreements, policies, regulations and procedures It also emphasizes aspects of the electoral framework to guarantee inclusiveness, transparency and integrity of electoral processes. Additionally, it puts a set of recommendations and options for reforms. Lastly, security, budgetary and operational constraints made obtaining data representative of the IDP communities a challenge during the production of this report. Therefore, the author relied heavily on IDP data collected and compiled by various intergovernmental, governmental and nongovernmental organizations.

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Section: Election Securitymentioning

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Advancing the Voting Rights of Internally Displaced Communities in Sudan

Abdelkarim¹

2023

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“…To guarantee legitimate elections, USAID (2013) backs a mix of political and technical measures to lessen electoral conflict, including voter and political stakeholder capacity building and attitude reform programs. A credible and transparent election that everyone can recognize can be achieved through capacity building for voters, electoral actors, security, and electoral management institutions (Alihodžić & Asplund, 2018). Peace message, standards of behavior, and grassroots peace advocacy by civil society groups for stakeholders and voters are all interventions that contribute to creating capacity for peace (Opitz et al, 2013).…”

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The Effectiveness of Peace Building Strategies Used in the Management of Electoral Conflict in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya

Otte,

Iteyo

2023

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In recent times, Kenya has had a series of crises after elections, highlighting the imperative of ongoing endeavors to cultivate enduring peace. Understanding the factors that contribute to electoral conflicts is of utmost importance in formulating efficacious strategies for promoting peace. The primary objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of peace-building measures in the management of election tensions in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya. The study used an evaluation research methodology. After combining basic random and selective sampling methods, a total of 203 respondents and 36 key informants were selected for the study. The data was gathered by means of interview guides and questionnaires. Tables, charts, and figures were used to display the results of the descriptive statistical analysis of the quantitative data collected from the questionnaires. Thematic analysis was used to arrange and analyze the results of the interviews. The findings highlight the efficacy of various peace-building strategies in lowering tensions and avoiding violence before, during, and after elections. These strategies include training, mediation, dialogue, grassroots advocacy, sensitization programs, and attitude-transformation initiatives. Furthermore, the study noted that targeting youth, developing confidence in the electoral management body, an early warning system, and collaboration between security forces and political parties is essential for a peaceful election. The study recommends that it would be beneficial for the Government of Kenya to develop a comprehensive framework that can effectively and methodically lead peace-building operations in the region.

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Electoral Risk Management Tool: Internal Factors Guide

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Advancing the Voting Rights of Internally Displaced Communities in Sudan

Advancing the Voting Rights of Internally Displaced Communities in Sudan

The Effectiveness of Peace Building Strategies Used in the Management of Electoral Conflict in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya

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