ECES Supports the Presentation of the Electoral Observation Plan for the 2026 Subnational Elections
12 Feb 2026

ECES Supports the Presentation of the Electoral Observation Plan for the 2026 Subnational Elections


  The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) accompanied the official presentation of the Electoral Observation Plan for the 2026 Subnational Elections, promoted by the Ombudsman’s Office (Defensoría del Pueblo). The launch event was held in La Paz, Bolivia &mdash...
Meeting with the Bolivian Ombudsman the stakes of the 2026 national polls and the electoral role of the Human Rights National Institutions.
12 Feb 2026

Meeting with the Bolivian Ombudsman the stakes of the 2026 national polls and the electoral role of the Human Rights National Institutions.


  La Paz, Bolivia – On 9 February 2026, Luis Castellar Maymó, Project Coordinator of the ECES PRO-Elección Bolivia Project, was invited by the Ombudsman, Pedro Calisaya, to the Ombudsman's weekly TV programme. ECES signed a MoU to support the Office of the Ombudsm...
Workshop to strengthen coverage of the 2026 subnational polls with a gender perspective
12 Feb 2026

Workshop to strengthen coverage of the 2026 subnational polls with a gender perspective


  More than 50 women journalists participated in the workshop "Strengthening Election Coverage with a Gender Perspective," held on Saturday, February 7. The workshop was organised by the Circle of Women Journalists, the National Association of Journalists of Bolivia (ANPB), the...
ECES Supports the Launch of the Second Edition of the School of Electoral Pedagogy and Social Innovation in Bolivia
12 Feb 2026

ECES Supports the Launch of the Second Edition of the School of Electoral Pedagogy and Social Innovation in Bolivia


  With the aim of strengthening democracy, citizen participation, and a culture of peace, the second edition of the School of Electoral Pedagogy and Social Innovation: “Building Democracy and a Culture of Peace” was officially launched on 3rd February 2026. The initiative is ...
Lead Training Mekele
11 Feb 2026

Lead Training Mekele


Our recent training in Mekele, 27–29 January 2026, with the support of European Union and Federal Republic of Germany under EURECS 2 Ethiopia Project, we brought together 39 representatives from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), recognizing them as key stakeholders in the electoral proce...
Lead Training Dire Dawa
11 Feb 2026

Lead Training Dire Dawa


Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are essential stakeholders in the electoral process, contributing significantly to the strengthening of democratic governance. Their roles extend beyond election day activities and include voter and civic education, domestic election observation, advocacy for i...
First Round of LEAD Training of Trainers Successfully Completed in Lebanon
11 Feb 2026

First Round of LEAD Training of Trainers Successfully Completed in Lebanon


  The first round of the Training of Trainers (ToT) on leadership capacity and conflict management for civil society has been successfully completed in Lebanon, marking an important milestone in strengthening democratic engagement and social cohesion across the country. The course was...
The VIADuQ Charter: Civil Society Organizations Commit to Gender Equality
05 Feb 2026

The VIADuQ Charter: Civil Society Organizations Commit to Gender Equality


  In Moroni, on 26 January 2026, an important step was taken towards gender equality in the Union of the Comoros. At the headquarters of the National Commission for Human Rights and Freedoms (CNDHL), the VIADuQ Charter was officially adopted by several civil society organizations, sealin...
Launch Ceremony of the EURECS Project – Mauritania
04 Feb 2026

Launch Ceremony of the EURECS Project – Mauritania


  On Monday, February 2, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) organized the official launch ceremony of the project “A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support in Mauritania (EURECS – Mauritania),” marking a new milestone in cooperation between the Europ...
Technical assistance to the first annual meeting of the Electoral Conflictivity Roundtable
04 Feb 2026

Technical assistance to the first annual meeting of the Electoral Conflictivity Roundtable


  European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) supported the first annual meeting of the Electoral Conflictivity Roundtable, convened by the Office of the Ombudsperson (Defensoría del Pueblo), to initiate a technical and inter-institutional analysis of the risks of polit...
Chad's Constitutional Council equipped with modern equipment as part of the support of PAPPE Project
30 Jan 2026

Chad's Constitutional Council equipped with modern equipment as part of the support of PAPPE Project


  The Constitutional Council of Chad has received a significant donation of IT, energy and communications equipmentas part of the Parliamentary and Electoral Process Support Project (PAPPE), funded by the European Union and implemented by European Centr...
Kick-off of the “I VOTE” Campaign – January 28, 2026
29 Jan 2026

Kick-off of the “I VOTE” Campaign – January 28, 2026


  On January 28, 2026, the kick-off meeting of the I VOTE campaign was successfully held at the offices of Zeleman Communication, bringing together key stakeholders involved in the initiative. The meeting marked the official launch of a comprehensive media and civic education campaign ai...
International Congress
27 Jan 2026

International Congress "Walking Towards Parity and Democracy"


    Katia Uriona Gamarra, gender and parity expert for the European Union-funded, ECES-implemented PRO Elección Bolivia project, participated as a guest speaker at the International Congress of Latin American Women and Indigenous Women: “Walking Towards Parity and De...
PAPPE Strengthens the Operational Capacity of the National Human Rights Commission Through IT Equipment Donation
21 Jan 2026

PAPPE Strengthens the Operational Capacity of the National Human Rights Commission Through IT Equipment Donation


  As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting democratic governance and reinforcing the institutions of the Republic, the Parliamentary and Electoral Process Support Project (PAPPE) has officially handed over a set of IT equipment to the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH). Thi...
ECES strengthens capacities in Artificial Intelligence with a gender perspective alongside the Coordinadora de la Mujer
20 Jan 2026

ECES strengthens capacities in Artificial Intelligence with a gender perspective alongside the Coordinadora de la Mujer


  The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), within the framework of the PRO-Elección Bolivia project, financed by the European Union and the FPI, supported the implementation of the Training on Generative Artificial Intelligence Applied to Gender-Focused Work, aimed at the...
ECES supported interinstitutional meeting between the electoral authority and the Judicial System
20 Jan 2026

ECES supported interinstitutional meeting between the electoral authority and the Judicial System


  Sucre, Bolivia — 15 January 2026. Within the framework of its mandate to provide technical assistance for institutional strengthening and electoral integrity, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), through the PRO-Election Bolivia project, supported the organization of...
Orientation Workshop on Civic and Voter Education for Selected CSOs
16 Jan 2026

Orientation Workshop on Civic and Voter Education for Selected CSOs


  The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), in partnership with the Consortium of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Election (CECOE), has launched a targeted support initiative aimed at strengthening Civic and Voter Education (CVE) implementation by local Civil Society Or...
ECES participates in the inauguration of the 2026 Electoral Year in Bolivia
13 Jan 2026

ECES participates in the inauguration of the 2026 Electoral Year in Bolivia


  The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) took part on Monday, 5 January, in the official ceremony inaugurating the 2026 Electoral Year, held at the premises of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), marking the formal launch of the electoral calendar for the March 2026 Subn...
ECES Supports the OEP Planning Workshop Ahead of the 2026 Subnational Elections
13 Jan 2026

ECES Supports the OEP Planning Workshop Ahead of the 2026 Subnational Elections


  The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) took part in the Planning Workshop of the Plurinational Electoral Body (OEP), held on 7 and 8 January 2026 in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. This strategic space brought together members of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), pre...
ECES signs a new project in Mauritania – “EURECS – Mauritania”
22 Dec 2025

ECES signs a new project in Mauritania – “EURECS – Mauritania”


ECES is pleased to announce the signature of a new two-year project entitled A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support in Mauritania (EURECS – Mauritania). Implemented by the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) and funded by the European Union, the project aims to support ins...
Capacity-Building Workshop on Electoral Dispute Resolution and Electoral Observation for Magistrates
22 Dec 2025

Capacity-Building Workshop on Electoral Dispute Resolution and Electoral Observation for Magistrates


As the local and national elections scheduled for 28 December 2025 approach, the Central African Republic is taking an important step towards strengthening the rule of law and the credibility of its electoral process. In this context, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is organisin...
ECES at the 20th Anniversary of the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation
19 Dec 2025

ECES at the 20th Anniversary of the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation


From 10 to 12 December 2025, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES)  participated in the 20th Anniversary of the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation, held at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva. The anniversary meeting brought together endorsing ...
ECES signs new project in Zambia -
11 Dec 2025

ECES signs new project in Zambia - "PRO DEM Zambia"


ECES is pleased to announce the launch of a new 3 year project in Zambia, “Strengthening Democracy and Electoral Governance in Zambia” (PRO DEM Zambia), funded by the European Union. Implemented by the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), the Action will also involve the Nat...
Strategic meeting with the EU Election Observation Mission on the Recommendations of the Final Report in Bolivia
09 Dec 2025

Strategic meeting with the EU Election Observation Mission on the Recommendations of the Final Report in Bolivia


  ECES held strategic meeting with the EU Election Observation Mission on the Recommendations of the Final Report in La Paz, Bolivia – 5 December 2025. Luis Castellar, Coordinator of the PRO-Election Bolivia project and Carolina Floru, Senior Expert on Electoral Observation and Ci...
Zonal Coordinator (ZC) Induction and Cascading Training Workshop
05 Dec 2025

Zonal Coordinator (ZC) Induction and Cascading Training Workshop


  In collaboration with The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE), a two-day workshop from 1 to 2 December 2025 was organized in Hawassa for Zonal Coordinator on Induction and Cascading Training under the EURECS 2 Ethiopia project, funded by the Europea...
27th Annual General Conference of the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries
04 Dec 2025

27th Annual General Conference of the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries


  ECES was honoured to take part in the 27th Annual General Conference of the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries, from 1 to 5 December 2025, hosted by the Elections and Boundaries Commission of Eswatini, International IDEA and funded by the European Union, focused on &ldq...
TRAINING IN LEADERSHIP AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT FOR ANGE MEMBERS
03 Dec 2025

TRAINING IN LEADERSHIP AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT FOR ANGE MEMBERS


  From 2 to 5 December 2025, N’Djamena will host a strategic training programme in leadership and conflict management for members of the National Electoral Management Agency (ANGE). Supported by the Support Project to Parliament and Electoral Processes (PAPPE) and funded by the Eur...
Empowering a New Generation of Electoral Leaders: Launch of the LEAD ToT in Addis Ababa
03 Dec 2025

Empowering a New Generation of Electoral Leaders: Launch of the LEAD ToT in Addis Ababa


  On the 1st of December 2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter in our commitment to inclusive and peaceful electoral processes. European Centre for Electoral Support hosted the Leadership and Conflict Management Skills for Electoral Stakeholders (LEAD) Training of Trainers programme ...
ECES Renews Its ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation, Confirming Its Commitment to Excellence
02 Dec 2025

ECES Renews Its ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation, Confirming Its Commitment to Excellence


  The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is proud to announce the successful renewal of its ISO 9001:2015 accreditation following the Surveillance II audit conducted on 18 November 2025. This renewed recognition reflects the organisation’s ongoing dedication to quality, t...
ECES supports the National Parliamentary meeting to ensure women live free from violence
26 Nov 2025

ECES supports the National Parliamentary meeting to ensure women live free from violence


  On 24 November, the Third National Meeting of Elected Assembly Members: "Parliamentary mandate against violence against women", supported by the ECES among other partners, and led by la Coordinadora de la Mujer, was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Spain Fernando Garcí...
Training session for technicians from private radio stations
26 Nov 2025

Training session for technicians from private radio stations


  PAPPE, the European Union and the European Centre for Electoral Support strengthen the technical capacities of private radio stations in Abéché. A training session for technicians from private radio stations is taking place in Abéché from 24 to 28 Novembe...
LEAD-AI Training in Bishoftu
21 Nov 2025

LEAD-AI Training in Bishoftu


  As part of the European Response to Electoral Cycle Support – Phase II (EURECS II) in Ethiopia, a joint initiative funded by the European Union and the Federal Republic of Germany, a comprehensive three-day LEAD-AI Training is being conducted at Bishoftu from November 19–21...
Training of Trainers Induction Workshop for Regional Focal Persons
17 Nov 2025

Training of Trainers Induction Workshop for Regional Focal Persons


  The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE), in partnership with the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), launched a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) Induction Workshop from 10 to 11 November for its Regional Focal Persons (RFPs). The work...
PAPPE and HAMA Strengthen the Skills of Private Radio Technicians
11 Nov 2025

PAPPE and HAMA Strengthen the Skills of Private Radio Technicians


  As part of the Support Project to the Parliament and Electoral Processes (PAPPE), funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), PAPPE is organizing, on behalf of the High Authority for Media and Audiovisual (HAMA), a special training ...
Closing of the Workshop on Capacity Building in Budgetary and Legislative Matters
07 Nov 2025

Closing of the Workshop on Capacity Building in Budgetary and Legislative Matters


  Closing of the Workshop on Capacity Building in Budgetary and Legislative Matters for the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee (CAEF) of the National Assembly of Chad. On Thursday, 6 November 2025, a two-day workshop held at the Palais de la Démocratie came to a close. It...
Women's Meeting: Parity: Progress and Challenges in the Face of the Subnational Elections
07 Nov 2025

Women's Meeting: Parity: Progress and Challenges in the Face of the Subnational Elections


  On 6 November, the ECES participated in the Women's Meeting: Parity: Progress and Challenges in the Face of the Subnational Elections, convened by the Yanapasiñani Centre of Bolivia in El Alto. The meeting brought together 210 women from various women's organisations in ...
ECES presents a dissertation at a forum on racism and elections in Bolivia
07 Nov 2025

ECES presents a dissertation at a forum on racism and elections in Bolivia


  In the context of the reflection sessions organised by the Ombudsman's Office, entitled "Perspectives on Human Rights", Rafael Loayza, representing ECES, presented a paper entitled "Polarisati on and Racism in the Context of the 2025 Electoral Cycle". The presen...
International Workshop “Improving the Quality of Citizen Electoral Observation Reports
06 Nov 2025

International Workshop “Improving the Quality of Citizen Electoral Observation Reports


  The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), through the EU-funded PRO-Elección Bolivia project, held on Friday, October 31, the International Workshop “Improving the Quality of Citizen Electoral Observation Reports”, a working session that brough...
Chad- Capacity Building for the Committee on Economic and Financial Affairs of the National Assembly
05 Nov 2025

Chad- Capacity Building for the Committee on Economic and Financial Affairs of the National Assembly


  The Support Project to the Parliament and Electoral Processes (PAPPE), funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), is organizing a two-day training workshop on 5–6 November 2025 at the Palace of Democracy in N’Djamena, f...
LEAD Training in Social Mediation and Socio-Professional Guidance for Municipalities
05 Nov 2025

LEAD Training in Social Mediation and Socio-Professional Guidance for Municipalities


  In Moroni, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) has launched an essential training programme for municipal staff as part of the Shawiri project, implemented by ECES and funded by the European Union. This initiative aims to strengthen local capacities in social mediation ...
Training workshop on Mediation, Diplomacy and Negotiation
29 Oct 2025

Training workshop on Mediation, Diplomacy and Negotiation


  The Support Project to the Parliament and Electoral Processes (PAPPE), funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), continues its commitment to promoting inclusive and sustainable democratic governance in Chad. In this context, a ...
Chadian institutions prepare for the digitalization of their archives
28 Oct 2025

Chadian institutions prepare for the digitalization of their archives


  The Support Project to the Parliament and the Electoral Process (PAPPE), funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), is organizing a technical workshop from 28 to 30 October 2025 in N’Djamena on the preparation for the digital...
ECES participates in the Seventh EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation (EU CoP25)
28 Oct 2025

ECES participates in the Seventh EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation (EU CoP25)


  The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) is participating in the Seventh European Union Community of Practice on Peace Mediation (EU CoP25), taking place on 27–28 October 2025 in Brussels and online, under the theme “Securing Peace: Opportunities for Peace Mediation...
AAEA Peer Learning Mission to Ivory Coast
24 Oct 2025

AAEA Peer Learning Mission to Ivory Coast


  From 21 to 28 October 2025, Côte d’Ivoire hosted a Peer Learning Mission organised by the Association of African Electoral Authorities (AAEA), with the technical support of the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) and the collaboration of the African Union Commissio...
Second Meeting of Elected Women Assembly Members Held in Cochabamba
24 Oct 2025

Second Meeting of Elected Women Assembly Members Held in Cochabamba


  Cochabamba, October 22–23, 2025 – The Second Meeting of Elected Women Assembly Members was held at the Camino Plaza Hotel in Cochabamba, bringing together women leaders from across Bolivia and abroad to strengthen collective action and their role in legislative management...
Association of African Electoral Authorities (AAEA) Leadership & Artificial Intelligence Skills for Electoral Stakeholders (LEAD-AI) & Peer Learning Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
23 Oct 2025

Association of African Electoral Authorities (AAEA) Leadership & Artificial Intelligence Skills for Electoral Stakeholders (LEAD-AI) & Peer Learning Mission in Côte d’Ivoire


  From 21 to 28 October 2025, Côte d’Ivoire is hosting a Peer Learning Mission organised by the Association of African Electoral Authorities (AAEA), with the technical support of the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES). This activity is part of the Pro-Electoral Inte...
National Workshop Empowers Women’s Leadership
22 Oct 2025

National Workshop Empowers Women’s Leadership


  From 20 to 22 October, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) and La Coordinadora de la Mujer – Bolivia’s leading feminist civil society network – organised the National Workshop on Political and Institutional Strengthening of the Women’s Coordinator. ...
ECES Strengthens Civil Society Leadership for Peaceful Elections in Chad
22 Oct 2025

ECES Strengthens Civil Society Leadership for Peaceful Elections in Chad


  From 21 to 24 October 2025, N’Djamena hosts a hands-on leadership and conflict management training for members of the CCOSC (Civil Society Organisations Consultation Framework). The goal: strengthen civil society leaders’ capacity to foster inclusive governance and ensur...
Towards a more communicative Chadian Parliament that is closer to its citizens
17 Oct 2025

Towards a more communicative Chadian Parliament that is closer to its citizens


  On 16 October 2025, the National Assembly and the Senate strengthened the capacities of their communication teams through practical training on the development of an institutional communication plan. This activity, organised as part of the Parliament and Ele...
Europe’s Strategic Future with José Manuel Barroso
16 Oct 2025

Europe’s Strategic Future with José Manuel Barroso


  As part of one of our activities to celebrate ECES’ 15th anniversary, we’re hosting a high-level conversation at The Merode (Brussels) with José Manuel Durão Barroso — former President of the European Commission; now Chair of the Board at Gavi, the Vacci...
Gabon – Second Round of the 2025 Legislative Elections
13 Oct 2025

Gabon – Second Round of the 2025 Legislative Elections


  On Saturday, October 11, the Civil Society Organisations Election Observation Mission of Gabon (MOE-OSC) and the Citizens’ Observation Mission for a Transparent Election (MOCET) held a joint press conference following their observation of the second round of the 2025 legislative ...
Signing of a Multi-Party Agreement to Strengthen the Role of Municipalities in Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship in the Comoros
10 Oct 2025

Signing of a Multi-Party Agreement to Strengthen the Role of Municipalities in Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship in the Comoros


  ECES, through the Shawiri Project, Organizes the Signing of a Multi-Party Agreement to Strengthen the Role of Municipalities in Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship in the Comoros, 8 October 2025. As part of the Shawiri Project, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) organi...
Leadership & Artificial Intelligence Skills for Electoral Stakeholders (LEAD-AI) Pilot Training Workshop from October 7–10, 2025
08 Oct 2025

Leadership & Artificial Intelligence Skills for Electoral Stakeholders (LEAD-AI) Pilot Training Workshop from October 7–10, 2025


  As part of the EURECS II Project, which is jointly funded by the European Union and the Federal Republic of Germany, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) organizes a four-day Leadership & Artificial Intelligence Skills for Electoral Stakeholders (LEAD-AI) Pilot Tra...
First Steering Committee Meeting of the Shawiri Project
08 Oct 2025

First Steering Committee Meeting of the Shawiri Project


  Moroni, October 2, 2025 — The inaugural meeting of the Shawiri Project Steering Committee was held at the Retaj Hotel, co-chaired by the Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Head of the European Union Delegation Office. The session provided an op...
AAEA Peer Learning Mission to Cameroon, 10–14 October 2025
07 Oct 2025

AAEA Peer Learning Mission to Cameroon, 10–14 October 2025


  From 10 to 14 October 2025, the Association of African Electoral Authorities (AAEA) with the support of ECES and the African Union conducted a Peer Learning Mission to Cameroon: The mission saw the participation of commissioners, CEOs and senior Staff form the electoral commissions of ...
Leadership & Artificial Intelligence Skills for Electoral Stakeholders (LEAD-AI) Training in Cameroon
07 Oct 2025

Leadership & Artificial Intelligence Skills for Electoral Stakeholders (LEAD-AI) Training in Cameroon


  As part of the joint missions of the Association of African Electoral Authorities (AAEA) and the Réseau des Organes de Gestion des Élections en Afrique Centrale (ROGEAC), the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), through the Pro-Electoral Integrity Project funded ...
Workshop on the Development and Adoption of the ROGEAC Strategic Plan
07 Oct 2025

Workshop on the Development and Adoption of the ROGEAC Strategic Plan


  The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), through the Pro-Electoral Integrity Project funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, supported the Workshop on the Development and Adoption of the ROGEAC Strategic Plan, held in Yaoundé, 6-...
AAEA Peer Learning Mission to Malawi, 11–19 September 2025
06 Oct 2025

AAEA Peer Learning Mission to Malawi, 11–19 September 2025


  From 11 to 19 September 2025, the Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) conducted a Peer Learning Mission to Malawi, in the context of the country’s preparations for its general elections scheduled for 16 September 2025. The mission aimed to facilitate knowledge exch...
ECES takes part in the 9th African Forum on Transitional Justice in Kinshasa
02 Oct 2025

ECES takes part in the 9th African Forum on Transitional Justice in Kinshasa


  From 30 September to 2 October 2025, Kinshasa hosts the 9th edition of the African Forum on Transitional Justice, organized by the African Union’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (AUC-DPAPS) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR). ...
The VOTABUS Relaunches in the Second Round
02 Oct 2025

The VOTABUS Relaunches in the Second Round


  As part of the 2025 General elections round-off, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), in strategic alliance with Fundación CONSTRUIR and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), is relaunching VOTABUS, an innovative civic education campaign&...
ECES joins the Annual Meeting of the Team Europe Democracy (TED) Network
29 Sep 2025

ECES joins the Annual Meeting of the Team Europe Democracy (TED) Network


  On 16–17 September 2025, the Team Europe Democracy (TED) Network convened its Annual Meeting, bringing together members from across Europe to reflect on the achievements of the past year and to chart the course for the year ahead. The gathering, organised under the framework o...
Training course in Leadership and Conflict Management (LEAD)
26 Sep 2025

Training course in Leadership and Conflict Management (LEAD)


  From September 23 to 26, 2025, a training course in Leadership and Conflict Management (LEAD) was held in N'Djamena for members of the National Coalition of Moral Authorities for Mediation (CONAMM). This coalition brings together religious, traditional, and community leader...
Validation workshop
18 Sep 2025

Validation workshop


  From September 16 to 18, 2025, the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), with the support of the Parliamentary and Electoral Process Support Project (PAPPE) funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Center for Electoral Support (ECES), is organizing a workshop in ...
Evaluation and planning session
18 Sep 2025

Evaluation and planning session


  On Tuesday, 16, the Plenary Chamber of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, chaired by Dr Oscar Hassenteufel, hosted the European Electoral Support Centre (EESC) funded by the European Union for an evaluation and planning session on the joint work carried out during the 2025 electoral ...
EURECS 2 Civic and Voter Education Workshop
09 Sep 2025

EURECS 2 Civic and Voter Education Workshop


As part of the EURECS II project, funded by the European Union and Germany, the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia, supported by the European Center for Electoral Support (ECES), has organized a two-day training workshop from September 3rd to 4th, 2025 in Addis Ababa. The session was officiall...
Capacity-building workshop for judges, assistants and clerks of the Constitutional Council
03 Sep 2025

Capacity-building workshop for judges, assistants and clerks of the Constitutional Council


  On 28 and 29 August 2025, the Parliamentary and Electoral Process Support Project (PAPPE), funded by the European Union and implemented by ECES, is organising a capacity building workshop in N'Djamena for judges, assistants and clerks of the Constitutional Council. Objective: To...
PAPPE strengthens the capacities of the Constitutional Council staff
28 Aug 2025

PAPPE strengthens the capacities of the Constitutional Council staff


  As part of its commitment to promoting democratic governance in Chad, the Parliamentary and Electoral Process Support Project (PAPPE), funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), is organising a training workshop on administrative w...
Strengthening the capacity of the Constitutional Council
21 Aug 2025

Strengthening the capacity of the Constitutional Council


  As part of its support for strengthening democratic governance in Chad, the Parliamentary and Electoral Process Support Project (PAPPE), funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), is organising a training workshop on judicial draft...
Strengthening the capacities of Gabonese CSOs
21 Aug 2025

Strengthening the capacities of Gabonese CSOs


  Strengthening the capacities of Gabonese CSOs participating in the election observation mission (MOE-OSC). On August 19, 2025, the European Center for Electoral Support (ECES), with support from the European Union, is organizing an intensive training course on techniques for draftin...
Bolivia General Election on 17 August 2025
19 Aug 2025

Bolivia General Election on 17 August 2025


  Bolivia is holding the 2025 general elections today, 17 August. ECES, implementing the FPI (Foreign Policy Instrument) EU-funded project PRO-Elección Bolivia, has supported the process since February to enhance election integrity and capacities for analysing and preventing ele...
Multi-year strategic plan workshop
18 Aug 2025

Multi-year strategic plan workshop


  On August 15, 2025, a workshop will be held in N'Djamena to validate the Multi-Year Strategic Plan of the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Consultation Framework. Organized within the framework of the Parliamentary and Electoral Process Support Project (PAPPE), funded by the Eu...
Training workshop to strengthen the capacities of national institutions
07 Aug 2025

Training workshop to strengthen the capacities of national institutions


  As part of the Parliamentary and Electoral Process Support Project (PAPPE), funded by the European Union and implemented by ECES, a training workshop was held on 6 August 2025 at the Hotel l'Amitié in N'Djamena. This session aimed to strengthen the capacities of national...
Workshop training on strategic planning
07 Aug 2025

Workshop training on strategic planning


  From August 5 to 7, 2025, a training workshop on strategic planning is being held at the Hotel de l'Amitié in N'Djamena. It brings together representatives of the Constitutional Council, the Supreme Court, Parliament, the High Authority for Media and Audiovisual (HAMA) a...
Training CSOs in public speaking and advocacy techniques
05 Aug 2025

Training CSOs in public speaking and advocacy techniques


  As part of its efforts to strengthen post-transition governance, the Parliamentary and Electoral Process Support Project (PAPPE), funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Center for Electoral Support (ECES), is organizing a two-day training course on public speaking...
REFLECTION, DISCUSSION, AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A FRAMEWORK FOR CONSULTATION
31 Jul 2025

REFLECTION, DISCUSSION, AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A FRAMEWORK FOR CONSULTATION


  As part of its efforts to promote human rights and strengthen collaboration with civil society, the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) organized a day of discussion with human rights organizations (ADH) on July 31, 2025, in N'Djamena. This initiative, organized as part of t...
Supporting the “We want to live without fear and violence” Forum
31 Jul 2025

Supporting the “We want to live without fear and violence” Forum


  On Thursday, July 17, in the city of Sucre, hosted the forum focused on the theme: “Justice for a Society Free from Violence”, voiced by representatives of various women’s organisations from across the country who took part in the IV Forum for a Bolivia with Equality....
Presentation on Electoral Conflictivity and Political Polarisation in Bolivia
30 Jul 2025

Presentation on Electoral Conflictivity and Political Polarisation in Bolivia


  On July 22, 2025, ECES project PRO-Election Bolivia delivered a presentation on electoral conflict triggers and political polarisation in the context of the Bolivian electoral process. The presentation was delivered by project Coordinator and Senior Project Officer Luis Castellar and a...
Launching of the VotaBus voter campaign for youth
30 Jul 2025

Launching of the VotaBus voter campaign for youth


  As part of its commitment to promoting informed voting and civic participation, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), in coordination with Fundación Construir and the Observa Bolivia network, supported the successful national launch of the youth campaign “VOTA ...
Training course on developing a communication plan for the Constitutional Council and the Supreme Court
30 Jul 2025

Training course on developing a communication plan for the Constitutional Council and the Supreme Court


  From July 29 to 30, 2025, an intensive training course on developing a communication plan will be held in N'Djamena, specifically for the Constitutional Council and the Supreme Court (CC and SC). This initiative, organized as part of the Parliamentary and Electoral Process Sup...
The integration of themes from the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) into the national school curricula
30 Jul 2025

The integration of themes from the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) into the national school curricula


  On July, 28, 2025, marks the first day of activities concerning the integration of themes from the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) into the national school curricula taking place Guinea Bissau from 28th to 31st July 2025. This activity takes place in the ...
Training course for internal auditors
22 Jul 2025

Training course for internal auditors


  As part of the PARD-GUINEA Project, funded by the European Union, whose overall objective is to support the ongoing transition process in the Republic of Guinea, a training course for internal auditors was organised from 10 to 17 July 2025 for a team of 20 people from the General Secre...
Validation Meeting of the Pedagogical Toolkit for Rule of Law Stakeholders
18 Jul 2025

Validation Meeting of the Pedagogical Toolkit for Rule of Law Stakeholders


  From 18th to 19th July 2025, in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, a Validation Meeting of the Pedagogical Toolkit for Rule of Law Stakeholders is taking place, organised by The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), in close partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC). ...
BRIDGE/LEAD Training for NEBE
18 Jul 2025

BRIDGE/LEAD Training for NEBE


  At the request of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) are jointly organizing a three-day BRIDGE/LEAD training from 16 to 18 July 2025. This tailored workshop brings together...
Supporting the III Forum
17 Jul 2025

Supporting the III Forum "Development for whom? Climate crisis, extractivism and inequality in Bolivia"


  On July 9th, in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, a forum with candidates was held under the "Sin Mujeres no hay democracia" theme. More than 200 women from various organisations and institutions participated in the III Forum alongside the candidates. The Forum features th...
EUD Human Rights Program Officer visits the MOEC-OB Media Monitoring Unit set up by ECES
15 Jul 2025

EUD Human Rights Program Officer visits the MOEC-OB Media Monitoring Unit set up by ECES


  On July 8, the Human Rights Program Officer of the European Union Delegation in Bolivia, Roman Poznanski, visited the media and social media monitoring units of the domestic Election Observation Mission Observa Bolivia, installed at the offices of the Construir Foundation in La Pa...
ECES Workshop to Strengthen Ombudsman’s Capacity to Analyse Electoral Conflict from a Human Rights Perspective
15 Jul 2025

ECES Workshop to Strengthen Ombudsman’s Capacity to Analyse Electoral Conflict from a Human Rights Perspective


  On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) conducted a specialised workshop for over twenty staff members from the Conflict Prevention Unit of the Bolivian Ombudsman's Office. The workshop aimed to strengthen institutional capacities to analyse ele...
Training for Strengthening CSO capacities
11 Jul 2025

Training for Strengthening CSO capacities


  Strengthening CSO capacities: towards a structured Multi-Year Strategic Plan A training course on the development of a Multi-Year Strategic Plan, aimed at the Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Platform, was held from 9 to 11 July 2025 at Eden Park in Koundoul. This initiative, or...
Strategic Communication Workshop for the Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE)
08 Jul 2025

Strategic Communication Workshop for the Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE)


  On 5th July, a workshop on communication strategy was held within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed recently between the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), and the Bolivian Electoral Supreme Court (TSE), during ECES Founder and Executive Dire...
LEAD Training for CSOs in Ethiopia
04 Jul 2025

LEAD Training for CSOs in Ethiopia


  As part of the European Response for Electoral Cycle Support (EURECS II) project, co-funded by the European Union and German cooperation, ECES conducted a two-day training on LEAD – Leadership and Conflict Management Skills for Electoral Stakeholders for 26 representatives of the...
Media Monitoring Unit training in La Paz
04 Jul 2025

Media Monitoring Unit training in La Paz


  As part of its technical assistance to the civil society election observation mission Observa Bolivia (MOEC-Observa Bolivia), the EU-funded, ECES-implemented PRO-Elección Bolivia Project held a training workshop for the Observa Bolivia media monitoring team on 1st July...
Launching of the MOEC OB for the citizen observation of the 2025 and 2026 elections
04 Jul 2025

Launching of the MOEC OB for the citizen observation of the 2025 and 2026 elections


  On July 1, the Citizen Electoral Observation Mission OBSERVA BOLIVIA was officially launched in a press conference attended by media outlets, representatives of international cooperation, and civil society organisations. The collective effort of over 40 CSOs brings together nearly 2,00...
LEAD Training Comoros 2 July 2025
03 Jul 2025

LEAD Training Comoros 2 July 2025


  Moroni, 30 June to 2 July 2025. Over three days, ECES, as part of the Shawiri project, is organising a training course for young Comorians on leadership, conflict management and mentoring. This training is one of many initiatives aimed at strengthening young people's participation ...
Fabio Bargiacchi Sky TG24 Interview
02 Jul 2025

Fabio Bargiacchi Sky TG24 Interview


  Our Founder and Executive Director, Fabio Bargiacchi, was recently interviewed by Italian news channel SKY TG24, where he spoke about our ongoing efforts to support journalists in Guinea, with the support of the European Union and in partnership with Imagine Foundation. As part of t...
Workshop on strategic communication with the TSE
02 Jul 2025

Workshop on strategic communication with the TSE


  As part of its technical assistance to the Bolivian electoral management body, the EU-funded, ECES-implemented PRO-Elección Bolivia Project held a workshop on 26th June for members of the Intercultural Service for Democratic Strengthening (SIFDE) and the Communication ...
Equality Forums with Candidates: “Towards the Bolivia We Want”
27 Jun 2025

Equality Forums with Candidates: “Towards the Bolivia We Want”


On Thursday, June 26, the cycle of Equality Forums with Candidates, titled “Towards the Bolivia We Want,” was launched in La Paz. With the support of the European Centre for Electoral Support, the first forum focused on the theme “Parity-Based and Intercultural Democracy”...
Workshop on the drafting and revision of the statutory texts for the coordination of the CSO Platform
27 Jun 2025

Workshop on the drafting and revision of the statutory texts for the coordination of the CSO Platform


  On 26 and 27 June 2025, a workshop on drafting and revising the statutory texts for the coordination of the Civil Society Organisations Platform was held in N'Djamena. The meeting brought together members of the various platforms with a shared desire to strengthen their internal st...
Leadership and mentoring training seminar for women leaders
27 Jun 2025

Leadership and mentoring training seminar for women leaders


  Moroni, 24–26 June 2025. ECES, through the EU-funded Shawiri project, organised a leadership and mentoring training seminar for women leaders in politics, civil society and their communities. After a day devoted to the fundamentals of leadership, conflict management and advoca...
Workshop on the use of the SentiOne tool for social media monitoring
26 Jun 2025

Workshop on the use of the SentiOne tool for social media monitoring


On June 24th, the ECES PRO-Election Bolivia project, funded by the EU, held a workshop on social media monitoring and the use of the social media tracking tool SentiOne. Members of the monitoring units of Construir Foundation, ARU Foundation, the Women's Coordinator, and ...
Workshop on Electoral Conflictivity across the Bolivian electoral Cycle for the Ombudsman
26 Jun 2025

Workshop on Electoral Conflictivity across the Bolivian electoral Cycle for the Ombudsman


On Tuesday, June 18, a training session was held at the Ombudsman's Office (Defensoria del Pueblo) for about thirty staff, including the Ombudsman Mr. Pedro Francisco Callisaya Aro and his two deputies, the Ombudsman Director of Human Rights, Jennifer Guachalla and members from the National ...
2-day workshop on AI applied to election observation and communication with Fundación Construir
25 Jun 2025

2-day workshop on AI applied to election observation and communication with Fundación Construir


  On Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the framework of our PRO-Election Bolivia project, an intensive workshop was held on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for civil society organisations, focusing on its strategic use in electoral observation and communication. The acti...
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