1 October-16 December 2014 (E08314) | Closed
Instructor: Leandro Nagore
Election observation has become a highly standardised political instrument based on international best practices. This e-learning course introduces staff members of international organisations, national agencies, and interested individuals to the international standards, organisational approaches, methods and tools of election observation. The course will give participants an insight into the framework of Election Observation Missions (EOMs) and will focus in particular on the duties of Short Term Observers (STOs) and Long Term Observers (LTOs).
Participants will learn about elections in the context of human rights treaties and universal and regional instruments, will get familiar with the electoral cycle approach and understand the difference between election observation and assistance. Further, they will get to know different organisational approaches to Election Observation (e.g. OSCE/ODIHR, EU, The Carter Center) and the importance of a Code of Conduct. Participants shall understand the structure and reporting mechanisms of EOMs and exercise their observation and reporting skills in relation to the campaign period, election day, and the consolidation of results. Last, but not least, participants will get acquainted with the evaluation system for their performance as observers.