Prevention through Administration

Election Management and Administration

Jumaina examines the role of election administration in reducing the risk of election violence.

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Any flaw within the election process, real or perceived, offers an opportunity to question the credibility of the process or violently protest the results.

When engaging with an election commission one should emphasize the importance of inclusion, adequate dispute resolution, and the protection of vulnerable voters and candidates.

Report: Breaking, Not Bending: Afghan Elections Require Institutional Reform

This report analyzes the performance of Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission during the 2018 parliamentary elections through the lens of both political modernization and organizational resilience theory. Supported by the Asia Center at the United States Institute of Peace, the report examines the implications of the failure of electoral institutions on the larger need for the creation of modern political institutions in Afghanistan.

The Role of a Chief Election Commissioner

Bhojraj Pokeral shares his experience as a commissioner, the challenges he faced, and his takeaways from the experience.

After 10 years of fighting in Nepal, Maoist rebels signed a peace deal with the government. Part of the deal involved holding a nationwide election.

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While international actors can be helpful during elections, prevention starts at home.