CategoriesLiberiaAs the October 10, 2023, Presidential and Legislative Elections draw closer, one missing element is the absence of clear and well-articulated manifestos from political parties. It is increasingly difficult to distinguish one political party from another in terms of ideological and developmental programmes. In Liberia, robust and vibrant ideologies and programs from political parties and […]
CategoriesChadChad’s media landscape is very diverse with a range of well-established players. There are six private television channels in Chad, more than 60 private radio stations, of which about 20 broadcast from N’Djamena and more than 40 from the provinces. Additionally, there are 38 French-language newspapers, 13 Arabic-language newspapers and about 20 online press sites. […]
CategoriesLiberiaAfrica’s culture and history is often passed on through oral tradition, with spoken words arguably more valuable than written words. An African proverb says that: “When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground.” This perspectives series challenges political leaders to reflect on their commitment to the 2023 Revised Farmington declaration. Political leaders […]
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 […]
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 […]
