Elections are complex operations given the various moving parts that work together for an election to happen and adjudged effective. The Electoral Management Body, the political parties, the voters, the security agencies, the media operatives and the contestants are all key actors on one hand and on the other hand…

Elections are the cornerstone of creating a democratic political system. As such, monitoring can assist democratic consolidation by instilling domestic and international legitimacy. Credible election observers play a key role in shaping perceptions about the quality and legitimacy of electoral processes. Election observation missions start long before election day, with…