8th Meeting
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FEMBoSA Resolution: 8th Annual Meeting of FEMBoSA
By ECI
Resolution
FEMBoSA Resolution was unanimously adopted on 25th September 2017 during the concluding Session of the eighth FEMBoSA meeting held in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
FEMBoSA members at their 8th meeting held in Kabul:
Reiterating commitment to facilitating and conducting free and fair elections to strengthen democracy and accepting inclusiveness and participatory elections including women and engagement of young voters. Appreciating the efforts made in overcoming the challenges in elections, acknowledging the constructive and proactive media engagement and importance of strategic planning for EMBs. Reiterating the importance of autonomous and independent EMBs and strengthening democracy. Acknowledging the need for equal access of the voters including persons need special assistance for increasing public participation in elections. Accepting that the public awareness has a crucial role in conducting credible and acceptable elections. Knowing and targeting of specific voters’ groups and providing broad and comprehensive public awareness tools, for obtaining the confidence of the voters. Accepting challenges to women’s participation in the South Asia region, and that their participation guarantees the credibility and inclusiveness of the elections. Acknowledging the use of technology for various electoral processes ensuring the transparency and trust building. Accepting that simple procedures on making objections and complaints on the electoral process could facilitate better handling of the disputes in line with laws and regulations. Accepting the impartiality and professionalism of member countries’ EMBs on handling the electoral dispute resolution, ensuring the confidence and trust of the people on the election and EMBs. Resolved to:
Implement the Work Plan as approved by the member EMBs in the Eighth Meeting of FEMBoSA. Conduct feasibility study for the establishment secretariat of FEMBoSA Cooperate in capacity building of the member countries. Host election visitor programs in their countries as feasible. Provide technical assistance as requested and as feasible. Share mechanisms on Election Dispute Resolution (EDR) among the member EMBs. Actively share knowledge in ICT tools and modules being used by the member EMBs and to develop standards for sustainable use of ICT in elections. Cooperate in developing evidence-based strategies for EMBs. Share the information among the EMBs through the www.fembosa.af web portal. Design and implement regional research projects. Place on record our gratitude to Dr.Nasim Zaidi of the CEC of India and Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad CEC of Bangladesh for their yeoman services in nurturing FEMBoSA. Download file to view more
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Logistic Notes: 8th Annual Meeting of FEMBoSA
By ECI
Since the creation of FEMBo, annual meetings were held in Pakistan (2011), in India (2012), in Bhutan (2013), Nepal (2014) Sri Lanka (2015). And the last meeting held in Maldives (2016) in This meeting, it was decided to hold the eighth annual Meeting of FEMBoSA in Afghanistan. The agenda of the annual meetings are aimed to hold Discussions on important current topics relevant to Election management and electoral process, giving special attention to the region and decisions being taken on the Incoming chairperson of FEMBoSA and the hosting country of the next meeting.
8th annual meeting of FEMBoSA will be hosted by Independent election commission of Afghanistan in Kabul from 24 to 26th September 2017 on the themes:
- Election and Dispute Resolutions; and
- No Voter to be Left Behind
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