6th Meeting
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Work Plan: 6th Meeting of Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia
By ECI
FEMBoSA Work Plan: 2015 - 2016
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Programme of Work
Assigned Member State
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Study on the current status of Campaign Finance;
Organize Regional Seminar; Establish a Regional Research Network on Campaign Finance; Prepare the minimum requirements in the Member States
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
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Study on the use of technology to conduct free and fair elections of EMBs;
Prepare a Road Map on the way forward
Bhutan
The Maldives
Nepal
3.
Study on the autonomy and independence of the Member EMBs for strengthening democracy;
Prepare common Minimum Requirements for the Region
Nepal
4.
Conduct a study on Media involvement, Media monitoring (including Social Media); Develop regulations in the Member States
Nepal
5.
Introduce Voter Education curriculum in schools;
Expand inclusive electoral literacy
Sri Lanka
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Include gender equality in overall electoral processes in the Member States
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
7.
Introduce measures to address Voter Registration among all sections of the society
India
Sri Lanka
8.
Introduce systems to promote Voting Rights for citizens living out of the country
India
9.
Conduct capacity building programmes for officials in the Electoral Administration
India
10.
Introduce means of promoting Voter Education among females
Bangladesh
Nepal
The Maldives
11.
Publish the Sixth Meeting Report of FEMBoSA
Sri Lanka
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Publish Research Papers prepared by the Member States, Academics and Professionals
Sri Lanka
13.
Conduct the 7th meeting in 2016 on the theme: Technology for Credible Elections
The Maldives
14.
A comparative study on the Organizational Structures/Strategic Management Plan and functioning of the Election Commissions in the Member States
Afghanistan
The Maldives
15.
Setting up of a mechanism of Members consisting of nominees of the respective EMBs; Civil Society and relevant political parties for resolving of disputes among stakeholders (i.e; Clearing House for dispute resolution)
Sri Lanka
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Summary Report: 6th Meeting of Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia
By ECI
The seventh meeting of Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) was held from 02-04 August 2016 at Bandos Island Resort, Maldives. Member countries of the forum; Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka participated in the meeting. As decided on the previous FEMBoSA meeting, the theme for this year’s forum was “Technology for Credible Elections”.
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FEMBoSA 6th Meeting Resolution
By ECI
The 6th meeting of the Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBOSA) was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 1st and 2nd of October 2015, attended by eight Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) of South Asia on the theme: "Autonomy and Independence of EMBs":
Recalling the objectives as envisaged in the Forum Charter and Thimphu Resolution of 2013 and Nepal Resolution of 2014 respectively;
Reaffirming our commitment to ensure free and fair elections, promoting participatory and inclusive democracies;
Accepting the inclusion and participation of eligible electors as the cornerstone of free and fair elections;
Believing in the importance of Participation of Women for free and fair Elections;
Recognizing the importance of autonomous and independent Election Management Bodies (EMBs) for strengthening democracy;
Appreciating the efforts made in overcoming the challenges faced in conducting Free and Fair Elections in conflict scenarios;
Acknowledging that constructive and pro-active media engagement is essential for credible elections;
Realizing the necessity of considering the suggestions presented to FEMBoSA with regard to Disability Inclusive Elections in South Asia to the degree of EMBs capacity;
Reiterating and noting the importance of engagement of young Voters in Democracy and the Impact of Social Media;
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