CategoriesLiberiaThe official campaign period for Liberia’s 2023 Presidential and Legislative Elections kicks off on 5 August 2023 and will end two days before election day, on 8 October 2023. The National Electoral Commission (NEC) recorded 1,030 aspirants who filed nominations documentation to contest. In accordance with the campaign guidelines, all candidates appearing on the final […]
CategoriesLiberiaThe recently concluded candidate nomination period provides important insight into the experience of political aspirants in the upcoming elections. The EISA International Election Observation Mission (IEOM) remains committed to assessing whether the pre-election environment provides a level playing field for all political parties and candidates to freely contest the elections. The candidate nomination period served […]
CategoriesLiberiaQUICK FACTS ❖ Gender quotas are a type of affirmative action designed to help women overcome the barriers that prevent them from running for political office in the same way that men do.❖ On Thursday, 11th May 2023 Registered Political Parties, Alliances and Coalitions and NEC signed an MOU for 30% Gender Quota.❖ Gender quotas […]
CategoriesLiberiaQUICK FACTS ❖ The role of domestic and international observer groups is to: 1. gather information by directly observing key processes and consulting stakeholders, 2. draw informed conclusions as shared through statements and reports and 3. offer recommendations without intervening in the process. ❖ Domestic observation can only be done by citizens of the country […]
CategoriesLiberiaQuick Facts During the deduplication of the provisional figures from the BVR exercise NEC identified 529 suspected underage voters. Only individuals who were born on or before May 11, 2005, are allowed to register and participate in the elections. Liberia requires a registrant to be 18 years of age at the time of registration, not […]
CategoriesLiberiaAmidst the backdrop of low turnout, apathy, long distances to inspection centers, financial hardships, and time constraints faced by communities, a remarkable story of resilience unfolded in Bomi County. Local leadership inspired and mobilized citizens to actively participate in the voter registration exhibition/inspection process. This story highlights the significant impact of local community efforts in […]
CategoriesLiberiaThe integrity of the voters’ roll is crucial for the proper functioning of democratic elections. Biometric voter registration (BVR), deduplication, error checking, and public scrutiny are practices that enhance voters’ roll integrity and strengthen the entire election process. In preparation for the October 2023 elections, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Liberia is for the […]
CategoriesLiberiaEISA’s International Election Observation Team to the 2023 Presidential and Legislative elections has compiled a comparison data table whereby Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) figures for the years 2020 and 2023 were compared. The data reveals that, overall, more people have been registered with the BVR compared to the year 2020. From a total of 2 […]
CategoriesLiberiaThe National Electoral Commission (NEC) could record low voter turnout in the upcoming elections come Election Day on 10 October 2023 in areas such as Rivercess and Sinoe Counties due to the difficulty of physically accessing voter registration centers. Voter turnout in some counties couldpotentially be low in counties such as Rivercess and Sinoe due […]
CategoriesLiberiaInclusive Civic and Voter Education (CVE) plays a crucial role in fostering a democratic society that values the participation of all individuals, including those with disabilities. Ensuring the inclusion of people with Disabilities (PwDs) in civic and voter education is not only a matter of equality and social justice but also a means of empowering […]
