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EU AND OSCE TRAIN 14,000 ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR ARMENIAN PARLIAMENTARY VOTE
ENPI Info Centre
http://enpi-info.eu/maineast.php?id=28807&id_type=1&lang_id=450
May 3 2012
Training supported by the OSCE and the EU on the procedural and ethical
aspects of election administration for precinct election commissioners
(PEC commissioners) came to an end on 3 May, three days ahead of the
elections on 6 May. Polling procedures, new election code provisions,
familiarity with and use of ballot guides and administering mobile
voting were among the topics covered in the election support training.
The training began on 15 April and was held throughout the country
for some 14,000 election officials.
"The training activities are part of a [email protected] million project on
strengthening electoral processes in Armenia in line with international
standards, implemented by the OSCE Office in Yerevan and financed by
the EU," said a press release from the EU Delegation to Armenia.
In administering training for precinct election commissioners, 43
trainers were earlier identified, selected and trained and a set
of training materials was developed. The latter included a manual
that will be referenced on election day and a journal to assist PEC
commissioners in documenting election day activities at polling
stations. Training participants also received a copy of the new
election code and recent Central Electoral Commission decisions.
"The skills of election officials and their commitment to the
principles of electoral management need to be of the highest quality,"
noted the Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador
Traian Hristea. "We wish all 14,000 trainees success in applying
these skills, contributing to a free and transparent electoral process
in Armenia."
The training was organised by the Armenian Central Electoral Commission
and the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) with
the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan and financial assistance
from the European Union. The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) contributed funding to prepare the 43 trainers
currently administering these PEC trainings.
"The enhanced skills of election officials are one of the pillars
necessary for ensuring the efficient and transparent administration
of elections," said Ambassador Andrey Sorokin, the Head of the OSCE
Office in Yerevan. "We believe this and other similar endeavours will
contribute to fostering further compliance of the Armenian electoral
processes with OSCE commitments."
The OSCE Office in Yerevan has been providing assistance to promote
electoral reform in Armenia since 2000. It has co-ordinated and
chaired the international working group on elections, as well as
streamlined the international community's efforts in reforming
election legislation, improving election administration, raising
public awareness and strengthening domestic observation groups. (EU
Neighbourhood Info)
ENPI Info Centre
http://enpi-info.eu/maineast.php?id=28807&id_type=1&lang_id=450
May 3 2012
Training supported by the OSCE and the EU on the procedural and ethical
aspects of election administration for precinct election commissioners
(PEC commissioners) came to an end on 3 May, three days ahead of the
elections on 6 May. Polling procedures, new election code provisions,
familiarity with and use of ballot guides and administering mobile
voting were among the topics covered in the election support training.
The training began on 15 April and was held throughout the country
for some 14,000 election officials.
"The training activities are part of a [email protected] million project on
strengthening electoral processes in Armenia in line with international
standards, implemented by the OSCE Office in Yerevan and financed by
the EU," said a press release from the EU Delegation to Armenia.
In administering training for precinct election commissioners, 43
trainers were earlier identified, selected and trained and a set
of training materials was developed. The latter included a manual
that will be referenced on election day and a journal to assist PEC
commissioners in documenting election day activities at polling
stations. Training participants also received a copy of the new
election code and recent Central Electoral Commission decisions.
"The skills of election officials and their commitment to the
principles of electoral management need to be of the highest quality,"
noted the Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador
Traian Hristea. "We wish all 14,000 trainees success in applying
these skills, contributing to a free and transparent electoral process
in Armenia."
The training was organised by the Armenian Central Electoral Commission
and the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) with
the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan and financial assistance
from the European Union. The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) contributed funding to prepare the 43 trainers
currently administering these PEC trainings.
"The enhanced skills of election officials are one of the pillars
necessary for ensuring the efficient and transparent administration
of elections," said Ambassador Andrey Sorokin, the Head of the OSCE
Office in Yerevan. "We believe this and other similar endeavours will
contribute to fostering further compliance of the Armenian electoral
processes with OSCE commitments."
The OSCE Office in Yerevan has been providing assistance to promote
electoral reform in Armenia since 2000. It has co-ordinated and
chaired the international working group on elections, as well as
streamlined the international community's efforts in reforming
election legislation, improving election administration, raising
public awareness and strengthening domestic observation groups. (EU
Neighbourhood Info)