#NDI, #IRI PRE-ELECTION MISSION SAYS #TUNISIA ON DEMOCRATIC PATH BUT MUST KEEP PARTISANSHIP OUT OF ELECTION PROCESS: --- In its report, the delegation offered a number of recommendations for improving the electoral process, some of which, it said, could be undertaken in advance of the elections. They included: 1. For Election Administration: - #ISIE should work to provide timely and consistent public access to election information. This should include: .Posting minutes about its proceedings on the ISIE website .Televising its proceedings and inviting observers to attend proceedings .Clarifying questions for political parties on the use of campaign money .Providing clear guidance on voting, counting and other procedures .Providing observers full access to all proceedings. - The #HAICA should aggressively enforce laws and regulations relating to media coverage and investigate violations in a timely manner. - Tunisians should feel safe when participating in elections. Special steps should be taken to minimize intimidation and fear. 2. For the Political Environment: - To address issues Tunisians care about, parties should engage in debates and dialogues focused on policy issues. - Parties should commit to abiding by campaign finance regulations and investigate violations. Over time, rigorous limits on campaign contributions and expenditures should be developed. - Civil society groups should track misuse of public resources. - Political parties should outline clear platforms and refrain from speech and conduct that denigrates public confidence in the process. - There should be no vote buying. 3. For Civil Society and the Media: - Civil society groups should encourage the construction of party agendas relevant to women and advocate for their adoption by political parties. - Civil society groups focused on youth should find ways to motivate and engage young people to participate in the democratic process, with particular attention to voting. - Tunisian observer groups should ensure that all observers are properly trained, should coordinate to ensure the broadest possible coverage of polling stations, and should document and publish their findings and recommendations, including a final report after the national elections. - The HAICA and ISIE should uphold freedom of the media and investigate alleged restrictions in a timely manner. - Media should take concrete steps to avoid any perception of political bias in their coverage and programming. --- النسخة العربية من التقرير: https://ndi.org/files/NDI-IRI-Tunisia-PEAM-Statement-Press-Release_Arabic.pdf
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:09:34 +0000
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